A patient who has been prescribed rabeprazole (Aciphex) develops black,tarry stools.What is the nurse's best first action?
A) Check the patient's medication list for prescribed iron supplements.
B) Teach the patient that this is an expected side effect of proton pump inhibitors.
C) Send a stool sample to the lab for analysis.
D) Notify the prescriber immediately.
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