A client has been taking an antacid for several weeks without improvement in symptoms.Which response by the nurse is most helpful?

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Antacids can be effective anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours after eating.Their neutralizing effect is eliminated when they are taken on an empty stomach.However some people take them before eating to prevent symptoms.The nurse should first discover how the client takes the medication before suggesting other medications or increasing the dose.Asking the client whether the medication is being taken exactly as ordered is a closed-ended question,which is not a good communication tool.Also,the way the statement is phrased is likely to place the client on the defensive.

A Client Has Been Taking an Antacid for Several Weeks