The nurse is collecting data for a patient who has peptic ulcer disease and is taking Prevacid. Which data collection finding requires immediate intervention?
a. A rash
b. Constipation
c. Changes in mental status
d. Tarry stools
ANS: D
With Prevacid administration, assess for epigastric or abdominal pain and for blood in stool (tarry stools), emesis, or gastric aspirate. Notify physician if found.
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