The nurse is administering a medication that will bind to histamine-2 receptors in the stomach and block their action.The nurse explains to the client that this drug will cause which action?

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Histamine-2 antagonist drugs, such as ranitidine, work by blocking histamine-2 receptors in the stomach, which reduces the production of stomach acid. This can be beneficial in treating conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and gastritis. The other options (reduction in abdominal cramping, reduction in nausea, and increase in stomach motility) are not typically associated with the use of histamine-2 antagonists.

The Nurse Is Administering a Medication That Will Bind to Histamine-2