The health care provider orders IV ranitidine (Zantac) for a patient with an acute exacerbation of chronic peptic ulcer disease. When teaching the patient about the effect of the medication, which information will the nurse include?
A) "Ranitidine constricts the blood vessels in the stomach and decreases bleeding."
B) "Ranitidine decreases secretion of gastric acid."
C) "Ranitidine neutralizes the acid in the stomach."
D) "Ranitidine covers the ulcer with a protective material which promotes healing."
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