The Nurse Is Instructing an Older Client About Medication Management

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing an older client about medication management. What information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

• A) Obtain all of your medications from the same pharmacy.
• B) Request that medications be placed in childproof packages and caps.
• C) Develop a method for remembering if medications have been taken, such as moving it to a different place.
• D) Schedule medications at mealtimes or in conjunction with other specific activities unless contraindicated.
• E) Establish a routine for taking medications, such as preparing medication for each day in different containers.

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