It is common for older clients to receive multiple prescriptions that might have conflicting pharmacological actions. What is the term for keeping track of the client's medications as the client moves through the health care system?
1. Assessment
2. Medication transition
3. Pharmacological evaluation
4. Medication reconciliation
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process.
Rationale 2: This is not the correct term for this process.
Rationale 3: This is not the correct term for this process.
Rationale 4: Medication reconciliation is the process of tracking clients' medications as they progress through the health care system.
Global Rationale: Medication reconciliation is the process of tracking clients' medications as they progress through the health care system. The other terms do not describe this process.
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