The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for an older client who is taking multiple medications. Which principles should the nurse keep in mind during the planning phase?
A. The client should have all prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy.
B. The client should keep a list of all medications for easy accessibility.
C. Older clients often take multiple drugs which is a common cause of medication errors.
D. Polypharmacy is unique to older clients and is the most common cause of medication errors.
E. The client should be aware of each prescribed medication, the dose, and possible side effects.
Ans:
A. The client should have all prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy.
B. The client should keep a list of all medications for easy accessibility.
C. Older clients often take multiple drugs which is a common cause of medication errors.
E. The client should be aware of each prescribed medication, the dose, and possible side effects.
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