NCLEX-PN
Nclex 2024 Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The client is visiting a home health client with osteoporosis. The client has a new prescription for alendronate (Fosamax). Which instruction should be given to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When a client is prescribed alendronate (Fosamax), instructing them to avoid rapid movements after taking the medication is crucial to prevent esophageal irritation. Resting in bed after taking the medication for at least 30 minutes (choice
A) is not necessary and can increase the risk of side effects. While taking the medication with water only (choice
C) is generally recommended, the key instruction to prevent esophageal irritation is to avoid rapid movements. Allowing at least 1 hour between taking the medicine and other medications (choice
D) is not specifically related to the administration of alendronate and is not the primary concern when giving instructions to the client.
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