Which explanation by the nurse is accurate to include when teaching a patient who is beginning therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)with metoclopramide?

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Metoclopramide works by increasing peristalsis in the upper GI tract, which speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines. This action helps prevent the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus.

Which Explanation by the Nurse Is Accurate to Include When