The health care provider prescribes antacids and sucralfate for treatment of a client's peptic ulcer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?

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Sucralfate is most effective when the pH is low and should not be given with or soon after antacid. Antacids are most effective when taken after eating. Administration of sucralfate 30 minutes before eating and antacids just after eating will ensure that both drugs can be most effective. The other regimens will decrease the effectiveness of the medications.

The Health Care Provider Prescribes Antacids and Sucralfate for Treatment