What priority teaching point does the nurse include when instructing patients about the use of antacids?
A) Reduce calorie intake to reduce acid production.
B) Take before each meal and before bed.
C) Be aware of risk of acid rebound with long-term use.
D) Consider liquid diet if diarrhea occurs.
C
Feedback:
Repeated use of antacids can result in rebound acid production because more gastrin is produced when pH of acid level decreases. Patients should be taught that long-term use of antacids requires follow-up care. Calorie and fluid intake does not need to be reduced because it is important to maintain nutrition, especially if diarrhea occurs. Antacids are taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after any other drug or meal.
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