A Patient Who Has Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Receives a Prescription

A patient who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) receives a prescription for a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medication. What will the nurse include when teaching the patient about this drug?

A) "The FDA has determined that there is a gastric cancer risk with this drug."
B) "This drug will be given on a short-term basis only."
C) "You may experience hypermagnesemia when taking this drug."
D) "You should report any fever and cough to your provider."

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