Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
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The nurse establishes the goal of preventing the development of a stress ulcer in a burn client. Which of the following interventions would most likely contribute to the achievement of this goal?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Prophylactic antacids or H2 receptor antagonists reduce gastric acid, preventing stress ulcers in burn patients, who are at high risk due to stress response.