Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
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The physician has prescribed Protonix (pantoprazole) for a client with burns. The nurse recognizes that the medication will help prevent the development of:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Protonix (pantoprazole), a proton pump inhibitor, is prescribed to reduce gastric acid secretion and prevent stress-related mucosal damage, such as Curling's ulcer, which is common in burn patients due to stress and hypoperfusion. Answers B, C, and D are incorrect because Protonix does not directly address myoglobinuria, hyperkalemia, or paralytic ileus.