The nurse is doing teaching regarding medication administration for a client who is being discharged. Which of the following instructions should be rewritten for this client?
1. Lasix, 20 mg, po bid
2. Lasix, 20 mg tablet, twice daily
3. Lasix, 20 mg by mouth, two times a day a day
4. Lasix, 20 mg by mouth 8 AM and 2 PM
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: If the discharge plan is given directly to the client and family, it is imperative that instructions be written in terms that can be readily understood. For example, medications, treatments, and activities should be written in layman's terms, and use of medical abbreviations should be avoided. Twice a day should be written out, not abbreviated as bid.
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