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A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for alendronate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Remain upright for 30 minutes after taking the medication. Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis. It can cause esophageal irritation, so the patient must remain upright for at least 30 minutes after taking it to prevent reflux and irritation. Taking it with a full glass of milk (
A) or with food (
D) can decrease its absorption. Taking it at bedtime (
B) may increase the risk of esophageal irritation if the patient lies down too soon. The other choices are not relevant to the specific instructions needed for alendronate.

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