A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) asks the nurse why metoclopramide (Reglan) has been prescribed.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "This purpose of this drug for GERD is to prevent nausea."
B) "This drug has been prescribed to help move food along through your GI tract."
C) "Metoclopramide will prevent vomiting and the risk for aspiration."
D) "This drug causes growth of new cells to heal your esophagus."
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