The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client taking an NSAID. The client states he has heard that taking an antacid with this medication will help decrease the incidence of upset stomach. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "Antacids reduce the absorption and therefore the effectiveness of the NSAID."
2. "Antacids help to reduce the incidence of gastric bleeding that could occur with the use of NSAIDs."
3. "Antacids should never be taken with an NSAID."
4. "Antacids help to reduce the incidence of pain."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: It is documented that the use of antacids can reduce the risk of gastric distress, but can also reduce the absorption and the effectiveness of the medication.
Rationale 2: Antacids can reduce the likelihood of gastric bleeding; however, antacids will interfere with the absorption of the medication in the client.
Rationale 3: This statement is not correct.
Rationale 4: Antacids may reduce the pain associated with gastric distress; however, antacids are not a category of pain medication.
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