The area in which nurses have the greatest effect on the safe, effective medication therapy of an older client is:
a. educating the client to all aspects of the medication.
b. assessing for adverse reactions to the medication.
c. monitoring overall health of the client as it is affected by the medication.
d. evaluating the outcomes resulting from the medication.
ANS: A
Nurses have the greatest opportunity to impact medication use and improve treatment outcomes through patient education. Assessing for reactions, monitoring effects, and evaluation of out-comes all depend on the client's understanding and compliance with the medication therapy (i.e., are affected by client education).
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