An Arthritic Patient Will Be Discharged Home with a Variety

question 21

Multiple Choice

An arthritic patient will be discharged home with a variety of medications. The best way for the home health nurse to assist the patient who lives alone in taking his medications is to:

• A) ensure the medications are secured with childproof caps.
• B) arrange the medication in a user-friendly pill organizer.
• C) verbally tell the patient about what to report to the doctor.
• D) leave outdated medications in the medicine cabinet for future use.

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