Which Nursing Action Will Be Most Helpful in Decreasing the Risk

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action will be most helpful in decreasing the risk for drug-drug interactions in an older adult?

• A)Teach the patient to have all prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy.
• B)Make a schedule for the patient as a reminder of when to take each medication.
• C)Instruct the patient to avoid taking over-the-counter (OTC) medications or supplements.
• D)Ask the patient to bring all medications, supplements, and herbs to each appointment.

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