A patient takes an oral antihistamine for hay fever but complains that the medication causes stomach upset. The nurse's best response would be to advise the patient to:
1. take frequent sips of liquids to reduce this effect.
2. take the medication with an antacid.
3. discontinue the drug because this is a serious adverse effect.
4. take the medication with meals to decrease this effect.
Correct Answer: 4
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