Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient with peptic ulcer disease about the effect of ranitidine (Zantac)?

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Ranitidine is a histamine-2 (H?)receptor blocker,which decreases the secretion of gastric acid.The response beginning,"Ranitidine constricts the blood vessels" describes the effect of vasopressin.The response "Ranitidine absorbs the gastric acid" describes the effect of antacids.The response beginning "Ranitidine covers the ulcer" describes the action of sucralfate (Carafate).

Which Information Will the Nurse Include When Teaching a Patient