Ranitidine (Zantac)is prescribed for a patient with major burns.In teaching the patient about the drug's purpose,the nurse should explain that it is used to prevent which of the following?

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Ranitidine is a histamine-2 blocker that is used to prevent ulcers, particularly stress ulcers such as Curling's ulcer, in patients with major burns. It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach and reducing the risk of ulcers. It is not used to prevent diarrhea, constipation or adynamic ileus.

Ranitidine (Zantac)is Prescribed for a Patient with Major Burns