The nurse is collecting data for a patient who has peptic ulcer disease and is taking Prevacid. Which data collection finding requires immediate intervention?

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Tarry stools may indicate the presence of gastrointestinal bleeding, a possible complication of peptic ulcer disease. Immediate intervention, such as notification of the healthcare provider and administration of appropriate treatment, is needed to prevent further complications. The other options (a rash, constipation, changes in mental status) are potential side effects of the medication and may require further monitoring or management, but are not as urgent as tarry stools indicating possible gastrointestinal bleeding.

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