The Nurse Explaining Esomeprazole (Nexium)to a Patient with Recurring Heartburn

The nurse explaining esomeprazole (Nexium) to a patient with recurring heartburn describes that the medication

A) reduces gastroesophageal reflux by increasing the rate of gastric emptying.
B) neutralizes stomach acid and provides relief of symptoms in a few minutes.
C) coats and protects the lining of the stomach and esophagus from gastric acid.
D) treats gastroesophageal reflux disease by decreasing stomach acid production.

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