A patient with recurring heartburn receives a new prescription for esomeprazole (Nexium). In teaching the patient about this medication, the nurse explains that this drug
a. reduces the reflux of gastric acid by increasing the rate of gastric emptying.
b. coats and protects the lining of the stomach and esophagus from gastric acid.
c. treats gastroesophageal reflux disease by decreasing stomach acid production.
d. neutralizes stomach acid and provides relief of symptoms in a few minutes.
Ans: c. treats gastroesophageal reflux disease by decreasing stomach acid production.
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The nurse is planning to help a middle-aged couple adjust to family structure changes. What change should the nurse explore when talking with this couple?
1. The challenge of finding careers. 2. The challenge of caring for aging parents. 3. The challenge of caring for young children. 4. The challenge of decreasing weight.
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1. 2120 h 2. 2133 h 3. 9:33 p.m. 4. 9:20 a.m.