An Elderly Patient Tells the Nurse She Is Unable to Read

question 12

Multiple Choice

An elderly patient tells the nurse she is unable to read some of the instructions about her medication.The nurse's first response is to do which of the following?

• A) Give the patient verbal instructions for the medication.
• B) Read the instructions with the patient then have her repeat them back to the nurse.
• C) Stop the medication until the patient can get an appointment in the clinic.
• D) Do nothing and tell the patient to take the medication as prescribed.

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