A 68-year-old male presents to your clinic with complaints o…
A 68-year-old male presents to your clinic with complaints of intermittent heartburn occurring several times per week. His medical history includes hypertension, chronic kidney disease stage 3, and osteoarthritis. Current medications include lisinopril, hydrochlorothiazide, levothyroxine, and calcium supplements. He reports using an over-the-counter antacid daily for symptom relief and states, “I usually take it with my morning medications because it works faster that way.” He denies abdominal pain but reports intermittent constipation over the past month. What is the most appropriate counseling statement by the FNP?