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 (H2) receptor antagonists work by blocking the action of histamine on stomach cells, thereby reducing the production of stomach acid. This leads to a decrease in stomach acidity, which can help in conditions like peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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