The family member of a client who has suffered massive abdominal trauma in an automobile accident asks the nurse why the client is receiving famotidine. Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the family about the medication for thisclient?
A)It prevents aspiration of gastric contents.
B)It inhibits the development of stress ulcers.
C)It lowers the chance for H. pylori infection.
D)It decreases the risk for nausea and vomiting.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Famotidine is administered to prevent the development of physiological stress ulcers, which are associated with a major physiological insult such as massive trauma. Famotidine does not decrease nausea or vomiting, prevent aspiration, or prevent H. pylori infection.

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