A client diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer is receiving sucralfate for short-term treatment. What should the nurse advise the client to avoid?

A client with a history of heart failure requires a laxative for treatment of constipation. What medication would the nurse anticipate providing this client?

The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old client who is taking a proton pump inhibitor. What assessment should the nurse perform when monitoring for conditions this client risks developing?

The nurse develops a discharge teaching plan for a client who has been prescribed pancreatic enzyme replacement. What education should the nurse provide?

A patient prescribed loperamide for diarrhea presents with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds. What is the nurse’s next best action?

What should the nurse identify as indications for the use of antacids in a client? Select all that apply.

A client has been prescribed esomeprazole. What statement by the client indicates that the nurse’s teaching on safe and effective use of this medication is understood?

A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease has responded well to treatment with a histamine-2 antagonist. What effect will this nurse explain to the client this drug has?

A patient receiving misoprostol (Cytotec) asks why they need a pregnancy test. What is the best response?

A client presents with a 48-hour history of spasticity, malaise, and agitation. Arterial blood gas testing reveals that the client has metabolic alkalosis. What is most appropriate action by the nurse?