A client is newly prescribed a medication that must be taken on an empty stomach. Which statement by the nurse best describes why some medications should be taken before meals?
a. This is because food and some drinks can affect the way your medicine works."
b. This is because gastric acid is decreased after meals, which can affect the way your medicine works."
c. This is because decreased blood flow occurs after meals, which can affect the way your medicine works."
d. This is because your medication can cause nausea and that can affect the way it works."
