When giving the patient key written information about his discharge, the nurse will include which of the following?

a. Prescriptions written by the physician
b. The questionnaire found at the bedside
c. The unit-dose package given at discharge
d. Drug inserts and booklets prepared for medications


ANS: D
Written information can include special labels for prescription bottles, inserts from drug packages, and booklets prepared about medications.

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