A patient in the intensive care unit has a nasogastric tube and is also receiving a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) . The nurse recognizes that the purpose of the PPI is which effect?
A) Prevent stress ulcers
B) Reduce bacteria levels in the stomach
C) Reduce gastric gas formation (flatulence)
D) Promote gastric motility
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