Which Option Is Not an Effective Way to Assist a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which option is not an effective way to assist a patient who is having trouble remembering to take his/her medications?

• A)Take the time to formulate a chart explaining how to take each medication.
• B)Tell the patient not to worry because you have a list of medications in the medical chart.
• C)Advise the patient to carry a list of current medications in a wallet or purse.
• D)Encourage the patient to bring all currently used medication bottles,including those for OTC medications,to every appointment.

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Definitions:

Mood-congruent Memory

The inclination to remember events that match one's present emotional state.

Emotional States

Refers to the complex psychological conditions that encompass the various feelings, thoughts, and physiological changes experienced by an individual.

Retrieval

The act of retrieving information that has been saved in memory.

Retrieval Cues

Stimuli or prompts that aid in the recall of memories, helping to access information stored in long-term memory.