[Solved]: 3.34 Points A nurse practitioner is educating a…

Question 19 3.34 Points A nurse practitioner is educating a patient with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) about the use of antacids. Which of the following statements best explains the action of antacids in managing PUD or GERD? “Antacids block the secretion of histamine to decrease gastric acid production and promote ulcer healing:” “Antacids coat the stomach lining to prevent acid from causing damage to the mucosa in PUD and GERD:” “Antacids neutralize gastric acid, providing rapid relief of symptoms, but they do not promote uteer healing* “Antacids reduce gastric acid production, which helps in the long-term management of PUD and GERD.”