After Teaching a Client Who Is Prescribed Alendronate for Osteoporosis

question 12

Multiple Choice

After teaching a client who is prescribed alendronate for osteoporosis, the nurse determines that more teaching is needed when the client states which of the following about taking the drug?

• A) First thing in the morning
• B) With plain water
• C) 30 minutes before any other medications, food, or beverages
• D) Lying on her right side for 30 minutes after swallowing the medication

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