A patient receiving an antacid is experiencing muscle cramps. What should the nurse do to assist this patient?
1. Notify the healthcare provider.
2. Review the patient's diet history.
3. Review the patient's elimination patterns.
4. Provide reassurance to the patient.
Correct Answer: 1
Antacids may cause electrolyte imbalances, particularly involving sodium, calcium, and magnesium. Notify the healthcare provider so serum electrolytes can be drawn and reviewed. There is no indication that the patient's dietary history or elimination patterns are an issue. Providing reassurance to the patient at this time would be premature, as the complaints are being reported and not adequately reviewed.
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