The nurse is instructing an older client about medication management. What information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
1. Obtain all of your medications from the same pharmacy.
2. Request that medications be placed in childproof packages and caps.
3. Develop a method for remembering if medications have been taken, such as moving it to a different place.
4. Schedule medications at mealtimes or in conjunction with other specific activities unless contraindicated.
5. Establish a routine for taking medications, such as preparing medication for each day in different containers.
1. Obtain all of your medications from the same pharmacy.
3. Develop a method for remembering if medications have been taken, such as moving it to a different place.
4. Schedule medications at mealtimes or in conjunction with other specific activities unless contraindicated.
5. Establish a routine for taking medications, such as preparing medication for each day in different containers.
Explanation: 1. Encouraging clients to obtain all of their medications from the same pharmacy will help the pharmacist to monitor medication use.
2. Childproof packages and caps may be difficult for the older client to open and use.
3. One way to help older clients manage medications is to develop a method with the client for remembering if the medication has been taken, such as moving it to another place.
4. One way to help older clients manage medications is to schedule medications at mealtime or in conjunction with other specific daily activities.
5. One way to help older clients manage medications is to establish a routine for taking medications, such as preparing medications for the day in different containers.
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