The nurse is educating the patient about the proper disposal of medications in the home. Which statement by the patient indicates she has a good understanding of the information?
a. "Remove the label from the bottle and throw in the trash."
b. "Flush the medication."
c. "Mix the medications with kitty litter and place the mixture in a jar and put the jar in the trash."
d. "Dissolve the medication in water and pour down the drain."
ANS: C
Flushing or pouring the medication down the drain can contaminate the water system. Throwing the medication in the trash poses potential for someone to remove the medication and use it. This can be avoided by mixing it with an undesirable substance like kitty litter or coffee grounds.
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