The nurse on a medical unit has received the morning report. Which medication should the nurse administer first? 1. The proton-pump inhibitor pantoprazole (Protonix) to a client on call to surgery. 2....

The nurse on a medical unit has received the morning report. Which medication should the nurse administer first?

1. The proton-pump inhibitor pantoprazole (Protonix) to a client on call to surgery. 2. The antacid calcium carbonate (TUMS) to a client complaining of indigestion. 3. The antimicrobial bismuth (Pepto-Bismol) to a client diagnosed with an ulcer. 4. The H2 blocker famotidine (Pepcid) to a client diagnosed with GERD.