a nurse is teaching a client about the use of risedronate for the treatment of osteoporosis. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching?
a. "I will take the risedronate once a week, first thing in the morning, with a full glass of water."
b. "I will make sure to take the risedronate with a calcium-rich meal to help with absorption."
c. "I will continue to monitor my bone density with regular scans to see if the risedronate is working."
d. "I will avoid taking any other medications or supplements within 30 minutes of taking the risedronate."

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