An Older Patient Who Reports a 2- to 3-Year History

question 13

Multiple Choice

An older patient who reports a 2- to 3-year history of upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms will begin taking ranitidine (Zantac) to treat this disorder.The patient has completed a health history form.The nurse notes that the patient answered "no" when asked if any medications were being taken.Which action will the nurse take next?

• A) Ask whether the patient uses over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
• B) Obtain a careful dietary history for the past two weeks.
• C) Recommend that the patient take antacid tablets.
• D) Suggest that the patient add high-potassium foods to the diet.

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