An Older Patient Has Several Outdated Prescriptions That Need to Be

question 8

Multiple Choice

An older patient has several outdated prescriptions that need to be discarded. What should the nurse do to help safely remove these medications from the patient's home?

• A) Flush them down the commode.
• B) Place the medications in the trash.
• C) Take them to a drug disposal station.
• D) Dilute them with water before rinsing down the drain.