Which interventions should the nurse plan to encourage the client to become proficient in self-administering his/her own medications? (Select all that apply.)
a. Allow the client to assume greater responsibility for taking medications.
b. Create a clear, concise drug chart including all the client's medications.
c. Encourage the client to take medications under supervision of a family member.
d. Provide a supervised trial of self-administration of medications.
e. Teach the client pertinent information about each medication.
A, B, D, E
All options but c will help the client assume greater responsibility for self-administration of medications, which is a goal for self-care.
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