Which Information Will the Nurse Include When Teaching a Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient with renal failure about antacid therapy for treatment of heartburn? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Taking magnesium-based antacids prevents diarrhea.
• B) Magnesium-based antacids are preferred for patients with renal failure.
• C) Aluminum hydroxide antacids exacerbate constipation.
• D) If the patient has coffee-ground emesis or bloody stools,the frequency of antacids should be doubled.
• E) Antacids neutralize gastric acid.

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