The nurse is instructing an older patient on ways to prevent esophageal irritation from taking medication. Which information should the nurse include in this teaching? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Drink at least 8 ounces of water with each pill.
2. Crush the pills to make them easier to swallow.
3. Take several sips of water before taking oral medications.
4. Sit up in a chair for at least 30 minutes after taking oral medications.
5. Report a dull aching pain in the chest or shoulder after taking medication to the physician.
1,3,4,5
Rationale: One intervention to prevent esophageal irritation from taking medication is to drink at least 8 ounces of water with each pill.
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