Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
The nurse is planning to administer the antiulcer GI agent sucralfate to a client with a peptic ulcer disease. Which action should the nurse include in this clientÔÇÖs plan of care?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Sucralfate coats ulcer tissue, requiring an empty stomach (D) for optimal adhesion (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals). Daily dosing (A) is incorrect; itÔÇÖs typically 4 times daily. Candida (B) and electrolytes (C) are unrelated.