Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend be included in the patient's plan of care to increase medication safety for a patient who is confused?
a. Have the patient set up the medications for an entire week.
b. Have patient turn medication bottles upside down after taking medication.
c. Have a family member set up and administer the medications.
d. Instruct the patient to take all of the medications together.
ANS: C
C. As the patient is confused, having a family member assist with the medications is the best option. Interventions that rely on the patient's memory (A, D) are not helpful. B. The same pharmacy should be used for tracking medications and their interactions.
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