The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient with respiratory failure who is being treated with mechanical ventilation.As part of the patient's care to prevent stress ulcers,the nurse would provide:

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Administration of antacids and H₂-receptor blockers,and the suppression of vagal stimulation with anticholinergic drugs and proton pump inhibitors (PPI)are effective forms of therapy.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Critically Ill Patient with Respiratory