After receiving a prescription for alendronate, a patient asks about dosing instructions. The nurse must ensure that the patient understands that this medication must be taken:
1. with meals.
2. at bedtime.
3. in the morning on an empty stomach.
4. with juice or milk.
Correct Answer: 3
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