HESI RN
Nightdale College HESI Pharmacology RN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning to administer the antiulcer gastrointestinal (GI) agent sucralfate to a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which action should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? Which action should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sucralfate forms a protective barrier over ulcers in an acidic environment, requiring administration on an empty stomach, one hour before meals or at bedtime. Once-daily dosing is insufficient, and electrolyte imbalances or Candida infections are not primary concerns with sucralfate.
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