An Older Patient Who Reports a 2- to 3-Year History

An older patient who reports a 2- to 3-year history of upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms will begin taking ranitidine (Zantac) to manage her symptoms. The patient has completed a health history form. The nurse notes that the patient answered "no" when asked if any medications were being taken. Which action will the nurse take next?

A) Ask whether the patient uses over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
B) Obtain a careful dietary history for the past two weeks.
C) Recommend that the patient take antacid tablets.
D) Suggest that the patient add high-potassium foods to the diet.