The spouse of an older adult with Alzheimer's disease tells you that she has been giving him Amphojel (aluminum hydroxide) for heartburn.What is your best action?
A) Ask the spouse how often the patient is taking the Amphojel.
B) Suggest that the patient be given AlternaGEL instead.
C) Teach the spouse that taking this drug can worsen the patient's condition.
D) Remind the spouse that giving this drug often can interfere with bowel function.
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