The spouse of an older adult with Alzheimer's disease tells the nurse that he has been giving the patient Amphogel (aluminum hydroxide) for heartburn. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Ask the spouse how often the patient is taking the Amphogel.
b. Suggest that the patient be given AlternaGEL instead.
c. Teach the spouse that taking this drug can worsen the patient's condition.
d. Remind the spouse that giving this drug often can interfere with bowel function.
C
Amphogel is an aluminum-based antacid. Older adults with Alzheimer's disease should not take aluminum-based antacids because these drugs can worsen the patient's condition. AlternaGEL is not a good alternative because it is also aluminum-based.
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