A Home Health Client Is Having Difficulty Keeping His Medication

question 26

Multiple Choice

A home health client is having difficulty keeping his medication schedule organised. He makes this statement to the nurse at their next visit: "There are so many pills and the names are all confusing to me. I don't even understand what they're for." The nurse should:

• A) fill a pill bar and tell the client not to worry, just take the pills according to that system.
• B) write out the generic and trade name of all the pills for the client.
• C) help the client remember colour and size in relationship to dosing time.
• D) have the physician talk to the client about his medications.

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