A Patient Who Is Taking the Bisphosphonate Alendronate (Fosamax)has Been

A patient who is taking the bisphosphonate alendronate (Fosamax) has been instructed to lie flat in bed for 2 days after having plastic surgery.What must the nurse tell the patient at this time?

A) Continue to take the alendronate with water.
B) Do not take the alendronate until it is possible to sit up for 30 minutes.
C) Take the medication with breakfast.
D) Stop taking the medication 72 hours before surgery.

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