A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for omeprazole for the treatment of GERD. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. This statement is incorrect because omeprazole is not an antibiotic and does not kill bacteria; it is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces acid production. B. This statement is incorrect; omeprazole does not neutralize stomach acid, but rather decreases its production. C. This statement is also incorrect; omeprazole does not coat the stomach lining; it works by inhibiting the proton pumps in the stomach lining to reduce acid secretion. D. This statement is correct; omeprazole reduces stomach acid production, which is beneficial for managing GERD symptoms.