Which nursing action indicates that medication reconciliation for an older patient is incomplete?
1. Medications prescribed by physicians were the focus.
2. Medications were identified, verified, and compared with the physician's orders.
3. All medications, including herbal or mineral supplements and vitamins, were reviewed.
4. Medication reconciliation occurred when the patient was transferred to another care area.
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Rationale: Medication reconciliation is a process that involves verification of all medications, including herbal or mineral supplements and vitamins that a patient takes, not just medication prescribed by a physician.
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