Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 621 of 2368
A client has just taken alendronate and wants to lie down and rest. What should the nurse teach?
- Remain upright for 30 minutes to limit esophageal irritation
- Lie down right away so that the tablet can absorb faster
- Rest for one hour on the left side before getting up
- Drink a full glass of milk before lying down to rest
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Correct answer: Remain upright for 30 minutes to limit esophageal irritation
Clients should stay upright for 30 minutes after taking alendronate to minimize stomach and esophageal irritation.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Endocrine System: Osteoporosis Medication: Alendronate. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026