Which of the following assessments should the nurse make to evaluate the effectiveness of omeprazole administration to a client with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)?
A)Auscultate bowel sounds.
B)Ask the client about nausea.
C)Monitor stools for occult blood.
D)Check for abdominal distention.

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Proton pump inhibitors are given to decrease the risk for stress ulcers in critically ill clients. The other assessments also will be done, but these will not help in determining the effectiveness of the omeprazole administration.

Which of the Following Assessments Should the Nurse Make to Evaluate