A patient has severe trauma from an automobile accident. The nurse is checking the gastric pH and giving antacids as ordered. These interventions are prophylactic to prevent which of the following?

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Checking gastric pH and giving antacids are prophylactic interventions to prevent stress ulcers. Severe trauma from an automobile accident can cause stress, leading to excessive secretion of gastric acid and increased risk of stress ulcers. Shock, metabolic acidosis, and malnutrition are not directly related to checking gastric pH and administering antacids.

A Patient Has Severe Trauma from an Automobile Accident