[Solved]: A nurse is caring for a patient with frequent heartburn

A nurse is caring for a patient with frequent heartburn. The provider is considering starting medication and wants to educate the oatient about the differences between antacids, H 2 antagonists, and proton pump inhibitors. Which statement by the patient ndicates a correct understanding of these medications? “Antacids reduce stomach acid production for 24 hours to prevent heartburn.” “H2 antagonists work by neutralizing stomach acid and provide immediate relief:” “Proton pump inhibitors block acid production more effectively than H 2 antagonists but may take several days to reach full effect:” “All three medications work by blocking histamine receptors in the stomach.”