While caring for a client with full-thickness burns, the nurse finds the client is exhibiting manifestations of Curling's ulcer. Which classification of medication does the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the client?

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Curling's ulcer is a type of stress ulcer that occurs in patients with severe burns or trauma. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed to reduce stomach acid production and prevent or treat these ulcers.

While Caring for a Client with Full-Thickness Burns, the Nurse