The nurse is caring for a client with recurring heartburn who receives a new prescription for esomeprazole. Which of the following information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?
A) It neutralizes stomach acid and provides relief of symptoms in a few minutes.
B) It reduces the reflux of gastric acid by increasing the rate of gastric emptying.
C) It coats and protects the lining of the stomach and esophagus from gastric acid.
D) It treats gastro-esophageal reflux disease by decreasing stomach acid production.
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