Question

a client newly prescribed esomeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) asks the nurse how the medication will help them. which is the best explanation to provide the client?

a it will increase gastric emptying.

b it will neutralize gastric secretions.

c it will promote rapid tissue healing.

d it will improve esophageal peristalsis.

Explanation:

Esomeprazole is a proton - pump inhibitor. Its main function is to reduce the production of gastric acid. By reducing gastric acid, it creates a more favorable environment for the healing of the esophageal mucosa that may be damaged due to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

• Option A: Drugs that increase gastric emptying are prokinetic agents (like metoclopramide), not esomeprazole.
• Option B: Antacids are used to neutralize gastric secretions, not proton - pump inhibitors like esomeprazole.
• Option D: Esomeprazole does not have an effect on esophageal peristalsis.

Answer:

C. It will promote rapid tissue healing.