Patient teaching about a medication should include all of the following except
A. name of the medication.
B. purpose of the medication.
C. medication schedule related to food intake.
D. name of the drug manufacturer.
Answer: D
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A nurse is preparing to document a patient who has chest pain. Which information is critical for the nurse to include?
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