An older client is admitted to the hospital with acute gastritis.The health care provider orders magnesium hydroxide (Mylanta) 1 hour and 3 hours after meals and at bedtime.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Check the client's renal function studies before giving the drug.
B) Call the health care provider and ask for a different antacid for the client.
C) Assess the client's pain and treat pain if present.
D) Assist the client in ordering bland food from the menu.
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