A patient who has been prescribed oral cephalexin (Keflex) also takes aluminum hydroxide (Mylanta) 1 hour after each meal.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Give the two drugs at the same time to prevent GI upset.
B) Give the cephalexin 1 hour before the aluminum hydroxide.
C) Give the aluminum hydroxide 1 hour before the cephalexin.
D) Give the aluminum hydroxide 4 hours after the cephalexin.
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