SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).Your patient is a 72-year-old woman with diabetes. She complains of feeling generally weak and nauseated. She says she's sure it's just indigestion because she has the feeling of heartburn. You ask the patient what medication she is taking and she points to an array of bottles on the counter. What should the EMR do about her medication?
A. Check the expiration dates and dispose of any expired medication properly.
B. Administer any diabetes medications.
C. Gather all the medication in a bag to transport to the hospital with the patient.
D. Call the poison control center to determine if her illness is caused by polypharmacy.
Answer: C
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