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Question

The nurse in the women's health clinic is conducting an osteoporosis screening on a 66-year-old female client. Nurses' Notes 1120 Postmenopausal 66-year-old female client being seen in the clinic for osteoporosis screening. Client is 63 in (160 cm), 132 lb (59.88 kg). Client is a nonsmoker, and drinks three glasses of wine per week. Reports 83-year-old mother has a diagnosis of osteoporosis. Takes fluoxetine for depression. Does not take calcium or vitamin D supplements, and reports poor intake of calcium in diet. Describes an inactive lifestyle, spends most of spare time making crafts and sewing. Slight thoracic kyphosis is noted. Client lacks a waddling gait, with no bowing of the legs. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan to be done today. The health care provider has prescribed alendronate for this client. Which instruction(s) will the nurse give to the client? Select all that apply. Take in the morning with breakfast. Report symptoms of esophageal irritation, such as burning or feeling something is stuck in the throat, to the health care provider. Lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medication. Ensure adequate dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D while taking this drug.