The Nurse Provides Instruction About Medication Safety to Older Adults

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse provides instruction about medication safety to older adults.Which instruction should the nurse provide?

• A) Nausea and vomiting are common, harmless drug side effects.
• B) Keep a supply of medications at the bedside for convenience.
• C) Ask the health care provider to describe the purpose of therapy.
• D) Take your daily medications on an empty stomach with water.

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