Which of the following should the nurse assess regarding an elderly client's ability to adhere to a prescribed medication regime? (Select all that apply.)
1. Average hours of sleep each night
2. Using medications prescribed for themselves
3. Taking full doses and not cutting doses in half
4. Sufficient funds to purchase prescriptions
5. Total caloric intake each day
6. Recreational activities
2, 3, 4
When assessing an elderly client's ability to adhere to a prescribed medication regime, the nurse should assess if the client is using medications prescribed for themselves and not someone else; if the client is taking a full dose of the medication and not cutting a dose in half or taking the medication every other day to cut the costs; and if the client has sufficient funds to purchase the prescribed medications. Average hours of sleep each night, total caloric intake each day, and recreational activities do not need to be assessed to determine if an elderly client is able to adhere to a prescribed medication regime.
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