The nurse planning medication administration instruction for a client receiving antacids should consider including which information?
1. Antacids can be safely administered with H2-receptor medications.
2. Antacids can be safely administered with antibiotics.
3. Administer antacids at least 2 hours before other oral medications.
4. Lay down for 30 minutes after taking antacids.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Administering antacids with H2-receptor antagonists will decrease their absorption.
Rationale 2: Administering antacids with antibiotics will decrease their absorption.
Rationale 3: Administering antacids with other oral medications can affect the absorption of the other medications; they should be taken 2 hours before other oral medications.
Rationale 4: There is no need for the client to lay down after taking antacids.
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