The nurse is teaching a client about the administration of omeprazole (Prilosec) for PUD. The nurse teaches the client that the medication must be administered no fewer than _______ minutes prior to a meal, preferably breakfast
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: 20
Rationale: Clients prescribed PPIs should be taught to take the medication 20–30 minutes before meals, preferably before breakfast.
Global Rationale: Clients prescribed PPIs should be taught to take the medication 20–30 minutes before meals, preferably before breakfast.
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