The Nurse Is Performing Discharge Teaching for a Client Taking

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client taking an NSAID.The client states he has heard that taking an antacid with this medication will help decrease the incidence of upset stomach.What is the nurse's best response?

• A)"Antacids reduce the absorption and therefore the effectiveness of the NSAID."
• B)"Antacids help to reduce the incidence of gastric bleeding that could occur with the use of NSAIDs."
• C)"Antacids should never be taken with an NSAID."
• D)"Antacids help to reduce the incidence of pain."

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