An 88-year-old client will be discharged from the hospital on a variety of medications. How can the nurse best ensure that the client is capable of taking the medication safely at home?
A. Have the client actively participate in drug administration during hospitalization.
B. Include the client's children in discussions regarding proper medication adminis-tration.
C. Give the client a pamphlet outlining the actions, side effects, and doses of all prescribed drugs.
D. Make a chart for the client, showing exactly which drugs are to be taken at dif-ferent times during the day.
A
Supervised self-administration of medications allows accurate assessment of the client's capabil-ities and hands-on learning opportunities for instruction or reinforcement.
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