Patient Medication Administration Education

Very Easy Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Medication Administration

A nurse is educating a patient who has been prescribed a new oral medication. The patient expresses concern about whether to take the medication with food or on an empty stomach. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

You should always take your medication with food.

You can take it whenever you feel like it.

It's best to follow the instructions provided with the medication.

Taking medication on an empty stomach is always better.

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