The health care provider prescribes intravenous (IV) ranitidine for a client with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding caused by peptic ulcer disease. When teaching the client about the effect of the medication, which of the following information should the nurse include?
A) "Ranitidine decreases secretion of gastric acid."
B) "Ranitidine neutralizes the acid in the stomach."
C) "Ranitidine constricts the blood vessels in the stomach and decreases bleeding."
D) "Ranitidine covers the ulcer with a protective material that promotes healing."
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