A nurse works in a long-term care facility where many of the residents have osteoporosis.For which resident would alendronate be contraindicated?

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Alendronate must be taken on an empty stomach and requires the patient to remain upright for at least 30 minutes after administration to avoid esophageal irritation. A patient on continuous tube feeding would not be able to comply with these requirements.

A Nurse Works in a Long-Term Care Facility Where Many