A nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with PUD about a new medication,sucralfate (Carafate).Which statements are important to include in the teaching of the medication? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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Sucralfate (Carafate) is often prescribed to be taken four times a day for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD). It works by forming a protective barrier on the ulcer surface, which promotes healing, rather than by reducing acid secretion. One of the side effects of sucralfate can be constipation. It is minimally absorbed by the GI tract, which is not its primary action in treating PUD.

A Nurse Is Instructing a Client Diagnosed with PUD About