Problem: A 68-year-old female patient with osteoporosis is being seen at the clinic. She has received a new prescription for alendronate. Her CBC and Complete metabolic panel (CMP) are within normal limits.
A. What are the priority nursing assessments needed before starting this medication (choose 2)? Ask if they have swallowing d v Ask if they have gastroesopha. Need Assignment Help?
B. What education point should the nurse address (choose 1)? Take with a full glass of water, v
C. What are the priority outcomes the nurse will monitor for (choose 2)? Blood pressure within normal Improved bone density.