Multiple Choice
Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient with peptic ulcer disease about the effect of ranitidine (Zantac) ?
A) "Ranitidine absorbs the gastric acid."
B) "Ranitidine decreases gastric acid secretion."
C) "Ranitidine constricts the blood vessels near the ulcer."
D) "Ranitidine covers the ulcer with a protective material."
Correct Answer:
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