The client receives misoprostol (Cytotec) for treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD). The client asks the nurse why he is receiving this medication. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "It dissolves into a gel and sticks to your ulcer."
2. "It increases mucus production in your stomach."
3. "It inhibits bacterial growth."
4. "It neutralizes stomach acid."
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Rationale 1: Sucralfate (Carafate), not misoprostol (Cytotec), dissolves into a gel and adheres to the ulcer site.
Rationale 2: Misoprostol (Cytotec) inhibits gastric secretion and stimulates the production of protective mucus.
Rationale 3: Bismuth (Pepto-Bismol), not misoprostol (Cytotec), inhibits bacterial growth.
Rationale 4: Antacids, not misoprostol (Cytotec), neutralize stomach acid.
Global Rationale: Misoprostol (Cytotec) inhibits gastric secretion and stimulates the production of protective mucus. Sucralfate (Carafate), not misoprostol (Cytotec), dissolves into a gel and adheres to the ulcer site. Bismuth (Pepto-Bismol), not misoprostol (Cytotec), inhibits bacterial growth. Antacids, not misoprostol (Cytotec), neutralize stomach acid.
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