When giving the patient key written information about her discharge, the nurse will include:
1. prescriptions written by the physician.
2. the questionnaire found at the bedside.
3. the unit-dose package given at discharge.
4. drug inserts and booklets prepared for medications.
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Written information can include special labels for prescription bottles, inserts from drug pack-ages, and booklets prepared about medications.
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