A nurse is teaching a client who has arthritis about the steroid medication prescribed by the health care provider. Which statement about why it is important to take steroid medication at mealtime indicates that the teaching was effective? a. This will decrease gastric irritation.b. This will serve as a reminder to take the drug.c. The presence of food will enhance absorption.d. The medication is ineffective in an acid medium.

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1. A nurse is teaching a client who has arthritis about the steroid medication prescribed by the health care provider. Which statement about why it is important to take steroid medication at mealtime indicates that the teaching was effective?

a. This will decrease gastric irritation.

b. This will serve as a reminder to take the drug.

c. The presence of food will enhance absorption.

d. The medication is ineffective in an acid medium.