The nurse reviews the client's medications for the shift. Which method does the nurse use to administer medication absorbed through the stomach?
1. 1 hour after a meal
2. With food or at meals
3. With antacids or milk
4. 1-2 hours before meals
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4. The nurse administers medications to the client that are absorbed through the sto-mach 1 to 2 hours before meals to allow time for complete absorption.
1. The nurse avoids administering medication absorbed through the stomach 1 hour after meals because the stomach may not be empty yet and, thus, impair absorption of the medication.
2 and 3. The nurse avoids administering these medications with food, at mealtime, or with antacids because food impairs the absorption of or inactivates the medication.
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