To prevent a common risk among older adults who are prescribed proton pump inhibitors, which safety precaution does the nurse recommend?
a. "Be sure to take a daily multivitamin."
b. "Use handrails when going up or down stairs."
c. "Take this drug with food or a full glass of fluid."
d. "Notify your prescriber if you develop belching or gas."
B
Proton pump inhibitors have been associated with increased hip fracture in older adults because of decreased calcium absorption. Teach patients to use side rails when going up or down stairs.
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