A psychiatric–mental health nurse is preparing to lead a medication group. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to assess? Select all that apply
A) Cognitive abilities
B) Medication knowledge
C) Reading skills
D) Writing abilities
E) Use of a specific medication
Ans: A, B, C, D
When planning a medication group, the nurse should assess a member's medication knowledge to determine what the individual would like to learn. People with mental illnesses may have difficulty remembering new information, so assessment of cognitive abilities is important. Assessing attention span, memory, and problem-solving skills gives valuable information that nurses can use in designing the group. The nurse should determine the member's reading and writing skills to select effective client education materials. Although an ideal group is one in which all members use the same medication, in reality, this situation is rare, and usually the group members are using various medications.
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