A home health nurse is reviewing the medications that an older client is currently taking. Which of the following questions need to be included in the review? Select all that apply
A) Ask the client to assemble all medications, including prescribed, OTC, herbal, and vitamins.
B) Ask the client how he is storing the medication.
C) Ask the client how he is paying for his medications.
D) Ask the client what side effects he would need to report to his physician.
E) Determine if the client has any cultural or ethnic beliefs that would impact compliance with the medication regime.
A, B, C, D, E
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