[Verified Answer]: A client who is newly diagnosed with…

A client who is newly diagnosed with erosive esophagitis secondary to gastrosophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports to the home health nurse that there has been only a minimal reduction in symptoms after taking lansoprazole PO for one full week.Which action should the nurse take?A Advise the client that healing typically takes several weeks to occur.B Confirm that the client is taking the medication one hour after meals.C Auscultate the client’s bowel sounds and measure the abdominal girth. D Notify the healthcare provider (HCP) that the client may need a change in dosage.