An Elderly Patient with Arthritis Is Having Difficulty Using a Weekly

question 17

Multiple Choice

An elderly patient with arthritis is having difficulty using a weekly pillbox as a reminder to take daily medications. The nurse would suggest as the best alternative:

• A) a paper and pencil check-off system.
• B) a colorful calendar.
• C) a homemade egg carton container.
• D) symbol- and color-coded medication bottles.

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