The nurse is preparing the morning medications for a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for this patient's medications?
A. Provide all prescribed medications at 1000.
B. Provide the antacids first, then follow with the oral medications.
C. Provide the antacids only at the hour of sleep.
D. Hold the antacids for at least 2 hours after oral medications are taken.
Answer: D
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