The nurse completes medication education for the client receiving sucralfate (Carafate). The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?

Question

1. "This works by inhibiting bacterial growth in my stomach."
2. "This works by dissolving into a jelly and sticking to my ulcer."
3. "This works by decreasing the amount of acid in my stomach."
4. "This works by neutralizing the acid in my stomach."

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: Sucralfate (Carafate) does not inhibit bacterial growth.
Rationale 2: Sucralfate (Carafate) works by dissolving into a gel and adhering to the site of the ulcer.
Rationale 3: Sucralfate (Carafate) does not decrease the amount of acid in the stomach.
Rationale 4: Sucralfate (Carafate) does not neutralize stomach acid.
Global Rationale: Sucralfate (Carafate) works by dissolving into a gel and adhering to the site of the ulcer. It does not inhibit bacterial growth, decrease the amount of acid in the stomach, or neutralize stomach acid.