The nurse should teach a client taking an antacid to take it one hour after meals because:
a. the antacid will coat the stomach more effectively.
b. the antacid has a much longer duration of action.
c. the meal is digested better without the presence of an antacid.
d. the antacid needs to be taken on an empty stomach.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not a true statement.
B Correct: When administered one hour after meals, antacids have a duration of three to four hours.
C Incorrect: This is not a rationale for the timing of antacid administration.
D Incorrect: If taken on an empty stomach, the duration is only 30 minutes.
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