The nurse is administering sucralfate to a client with stomatitis secondary to chemotherapy. The client wants to take the medication after breakfast. How should the nurse respond?

A. Sucralfate should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before meals, to be effective in coating and protecting the gastrointestinal mucosa. B. Taking sucralfate up to 1 hour after a meal may reduce its effectiveness in coating the stomach lining. C. Documenting refusal is not appropriate if the medication can be taken later as long as it meets the timing requirements. D. Sucralfate should not be taken with food as it needs to be administered on an empty stomach to be effective.