Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Remaining upright for 30 minutes prevents esophageal irritation from alendronate. Milk interferes with absorption; water is needed. It's taken in the morning, not evening (B). Muscle stiffness isn't expected; bone pain may occur but isn't typical.