Mrs. Newford is a 74-year-old patient who lives in a retirement community, where she happily participates in activities with other residents. Her medications include a beta blocker, anti-inflammatories for arthritis, and a diuretic. She also says she takes over-the-counter antacids frequently for heartburn. When you ask how many times a day she takes the anti-inflammatories, she hesitates before answering, "Two, I think." Which of the following actions might you take to help Mrs. Newford?
A. Recommend that Mrs. Newford move to a nursing facility
B. Encourage Mrs. Newford to take her medications with meals
C. Talk to the doctor about simplifying her medication schedule
D. Provide medication instruction sheets for all of her medications
E. Instruct Mrs. Newford to take another dose of medication if she can't remember when she took the last one
Answer: C
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