The nurse learns that an older patient uses antacids after every meal to treat chronic "indigestion.". For which health problems should the nurse assess in this patient?
A) Urinary incontinence or retention
B) Coagulation disorders and anemia
C) Hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerosis
D) Electrolyte imbalances and cardiac problems
D
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Ongoing antacid use and complaints of indigestion can indicate cardiac problems and cause electrolyte imbalances due to the composition of common antacids. Urinary incontinence, urinary retention, coagulation disorders, anemia, hyperlipidemia, and arteriosclerosis are not associated with the chronic use of antacids.
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