The LPN is teaching a patient about the side effects of his hypertension medication. Research has shown that the nurse should tell the patient about all the side effects of this medication for which reason?
a. Medications are hard to recognize by color and shape only.
b. Patients want to be able to discuss their medications.
c. Patients must be able to recognize side effects correctly.
d. Medication names are easier to pronounce.
ANS: C
Research has shown that those patients who are given more information are better able to correctly recognize side effects should they occur.
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