A client who is newly diagnosed with erosive esophagitis secondary to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports to the nurse that they did not notice any reduction in symptoms after taking lansoprazole PO for one full week.Which action should the nurse take?

Notify the healthcare provider that the client may need a change in dosage.

Auscultate the client’s bowel sounds and measure the abdominal girth.

Advise the client that healing typically takes several weeks to occur.

Confirm that the client is taking the medication one hour after meals.