To evaluate a client's understanding of the teaching given about medications, the nurse should:
a. have the client teach a family member about the client's medications.
b. have the client take medications as will be done at home.
c. have a family member administer the client's medications.
d. document that the teaching about medications was completed.
ANS: D
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A Correct: Having the client teach a friend or family member about the client's medications is a good way for the nurse to evaluate the client's understanding of the instructions.
B Incorrect: This will not provide evaluation concerning all of the aspects of medication teaching.
C Incorrect: This will not evaluate the client's understanding of medication instructions.
D Incorrect: This will not evaluate the client's understanding of medication instructions.
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