The nurse improves patient compliance with the drug regimen of epoetin alfa by providing what?
A) An appointment card for each drug administration day
B) A calendar to mark the days of the week the drug is to be administered
C) A referral for community transportation
D) The telephone number of the pharmacy where the medication can be purchased
B
Feedback:
The nurse should provide the patient with a calendar with the days the drug is to be administered marked clearly to remind her when the dose is due. The patient can be taught to self-administer the drug so there is no need for an appointment or arranging transportation. The patient can use her choice of pharmacy and would not need the telephone number.
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