A Community Health Nurse Working with a Group of Migrant

question 47

Multiple Choice

A community health nurse working with a group of migrant workers is reinforcing safe medication practices. What should the nurse encourage clients to do in order to avoid medication errors? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A) Have all medications filled at the same pharmacy.
• B) Let the health care provider know if they have difficulty acquiring their medications.
• C) Ask questions about how and when to take medications if they are unsure.
• D) Take all the medication as directed, and not to save the medication for a future illness.
• E) Ask family if they have any of the same medication and are willing to share to save expenses.

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