A patient prescribed an NSAID, naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), for treatment of arthritis reports stomach upset. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do?
a. Notify the prescriber immediately.
b. Take the medication with food.
c. Take the medication with 8 ounces of water.
d. Take the medication before bedtime.
ANS: B
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