A patient with a history of GI ulcers reports feeling new onset burning, gnawing stomach pain. What is your best action?
a. Assess the patient's abdomen for the presence of active bowel sounds.
b. Administer the already ordered as-needed dose of liquid antacid.
c. Offer the patient food to buffer excess stomach acid.
d. Notify the prescriber immediately.
ANS: D
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