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Title: A client was placed on ranitidine (Zantac) 2 days ago, and continues to complain of ulcer pain. What ... Post by: jshuo on Jan 24, 2018 A client was placed on ranitidine (Zantac) 2 days ago, and continues to complain of ulcer pain. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. We'll switch you to a different medication. 2. You probably have something else besides an ulcer. 3. You might not notice relief for several weeks. 4. You should be taking the medication with food. Title: A client was placed on ranitidine (Zantac) 2 days ago, and continues to complain of ulcer pain. What ... Post by: hurgisburgis on Jan 24, 2018 3
Rationale 1:We'll switch you to a different medication is incorrect because switching to a different medication would be premature at this point. Rationale 2:You probably have something else besides an ulcer is incorrect because diagnosing another condition is outside the scope of nursing practice. Rationale 3: Patients should be advised that it can take several weeks for adequate healing of an ulcer and for pain to dissipate. Rationale 4:You should be taking the medication with food is incorrect because the medication can be taken with or without food. Global Rationale: Patients should be advised that it can take several weeks of therapy before they gain relief from ulcer pain. Beneficial effects last 35 days after therapy is stopped. Title: A client was placed on ranitidine (Zantac) 2 days ago, and continues to complain of ulcer pain. What ... Post by: jshuo on Jan 24, 2018 Another correct answer
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