A Patient Diagnosed with Gastric Ulcer Is Prescribed Sucralfate (Carafate)

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with gastric ulcer is prescribed sucralfate (Carafate) .Which patient teaching should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

A) "Watch for systemic effects such as hypotension."
B) "Plan to take this medicine for the rest of your life."
C) "Increase your water intake to 8 to 10 glasses per day."
D) "Do not take this medication within 30 minutes of other drugs."
E) "Rest quietly in an upright position for at least 30 minutes after taking this medication."