Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for treatment of osteoporosis. which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?

\i will take the medication in the evening.\

\i will drink a full glass of milk with the medication.\

\i will take the medication at mealtime.\

\i will sit upright after taking the medication.\

Explanation:

To determine the correct statement, we analyze alendronate administration guidelines:

• Alendronate should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning, not evening (eliminates first option).
• It should not be taken with milk (calcium interferes with absorption, eliminates second option).
• It should be taken at least 30 minutes before meals, not at mealtime (eliminates third option).
• Sitting upright for 30 minutes after taking alendronate prevents esophageal irritation, so this statement shows understanding.

Answer:

D. "I will sit upright after taking the medication."