The nurse is assessing a patient for potential home care. Which patient statement indicates that the patient will be able to take a medication that is prescribed for three times a day?
A) "I can take the three pills together at one time.".
B) "I will take one pill before breakfast, before lunch, and before dinner.".
C) "I can take one pill when I have symptoms and save the others for later.".
D) "I will take the pill when I get up in the morning and before I go to bed.".
B
Feedback:
The nurse is assessing if a patient is able to properly take a medication that is prescribed three doses per day. The statement that the patient will take one dose before breakfast, lunch, and dinner is evidence that the patient will be able to safely take the medication. Taking three pills together, taking a pill with symptoms, and taking a pill in the morning and at night indicates that the patient will not be able to adhere to the prescribed medication schedule.
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