A nurse is teaching a patient about a medication that is prescribed by the healthcare provider. Which is included in the plan of care for the patient about medications?
1. The patient should know the name of the medication, the uses, the doses, and when and how they should be taken.
2. The patient understands where they can fill their prescription.
3. The patient identifies the care providers they experienced during the hospitalization.
4. The patient is able to recall old medications in addition to the new medications.
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Rationale 1:The patient should be instructed to know the names of the medications they are taking, the uses, the doses, and when and how they should be taken.
Rationale 2:Knowing where to fill their prescription is important but the question is asking about what the patient needs to know about their medications.
Rationale 3:Recalling the care providers does not assist in knowing about the patient's medication regimen.
Rationale 4:By recalling current medications, the patient is able to provide a complete profile of care. Knowing old medications is helpful but not necessary.
Global Rationale: To minimize the potential for medication errors, the nurse should teach the patients or caregivers the following: the names of all medications they are taking; the uses, the doses, and when and how they should be taken; the medications' adverse effects; to read the label prior to taking a medication; to use the medication device that comes with liquid medications rather than household measuring spoons; to carry a list of all medications; and to ask questions related to safe medication usage.
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