The client with chronic gastritis is experiencing abdominal pain. In order to provide the client the fastest relief, the nurse plans to administer
A) aluminum hydroxide with magnesium trisilicate (Gaviscon).
B) clarithromycin (Biaxin).
C) metronidazole (Flagyl).
D) omeprazole (Prilosec).

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Aluminum hydroxide with magnesium trisilicate (Gaviscon), which produces soothing foam, is the best antacid for gastritis. Biaxin and metronidazole are antibiotics. Omeprazole can be used for gastritis and for the short-term management of peptic ulcer disease but it will not relieve pain as quickly as the coating effect of aluminum hydroxide.

The Client with Chronic Gastritis Is Experiencing Abdominal Pain