Prescribed is 750 mL of IV fluids to infuse in 10 hours. What rate should the nurse program the IV infusion pump for?

A. Calm the patient to reduce acid production.
This description is not accurate for sucralfate. Calming the patient to reduce acid production is typically associated with medications like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or H2 receptor blockers.

B. Block the H2 receptors.
Blocking H2 receptors is the mechanism of action for H2 receptor blockers, such as ranitidine. It is not the mechanism of action for sucralfate.

C. Neutralize the gastric acids.
Neutralizing gastric acids is the mechanism of action for antacids, such as aluminum hydroxide or calcium carbonate. Sucralfate works differently; it forms a protective coating on the gastric lining rather than directly neutralizing acids.

D. Coat the gastric lining.
This is the correct mechanism of action for sucralfate. It forms a protective coating on the gastric lining, adhering to the ulcer site and providing a barrier against gastric acid.

A. "It will help your baby gain weight faster."

This statement is not accurate. Caffeine citrate is not given to help with weight gain; its primary use is to stimulate the respiratory center in preterm infants and improve breathing.

B. "Caffeine can help your baby breathe better."

This is the correct response. Caffeine citrate is commonly used in premature infants to stimulate the respiratory center, leading to improved breathing. It is a standard treatment to reduce the risk of apnea of prematurity.

C. "This isn't the same substance that is in coffee."

While caffeine citrate is derived from caffeine, this statement might be confusing and does not directly address the specific benefits of caffeine citrate for preterm infants.

D. "The baby's temperature will be warmer with caffeine."

This statement is not accurate. Caffeine citrate is not used to affect the baby's temperature; its primary effect is on the respiratory system.