The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient taking Boniva (ibandronate). The nurse should intervene if the client makes which of the following statements?
A) "I usually walk 2 miles a day."
B) "I take that every morning when I get up and can't eat for an hour."
C) "I realized at lunch time that I'd forgotten to take it once last week, so I just skipped the dose."
D) "I always take that with my morning coffee."

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Boniva (ibandronate) should be taken with a full glass of water, and the patient should not eat, drink anything other than water, or take any other medications for at least 60 minutes afterward. Taking it with coffee can interfere with its absorption and effectiveness. Choices A, B, and C do not indicate a misunderstanding of the medication's instructions.

The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Instructions to a Patient Taking