The patient asks what it means when a medication order says to administer a drug "with food." How will the nurse reply?
A. "Take the medication before the meal."
B. "Take the medication 2 hours after a meal."
C. "Take the medication 1 hour before the meal."
D. "Take the medication when you eat your meal or shortly after a meal."
Answer: D. "Take the medication when you eat your meal or shortly after a meal."
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