The LPN Is Teaching a Patient About the Side Effects

question 4

Multiple Choice

The LPN is teaching a patient about the side effects of her hypertension medication.Research has shown that the nurse should tell the patient about all the side effects of this medication for which of the following reasons?

• A) Medications are hard to recognize by color and shape only.
• B) Patients want to be able to discuss their medications.
• C) Patients must be able to recognize side effects correctly.
• D) Medication names are easier to pronounce.

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