The nurse is instructing an older patient about medication management. What information should the nurse include? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Obtain all of your medications from the same pharmacy.
2. Request that medications be placed in childproof packages and caps.
3. Develop a method for remembering if medications have been taken, such as moving it to a different place.
4. Schedule medications at mealtimes or in conjunction with other specific activities unless contraindicated.
5. Establish a routine for taking medications, such as preparing medication for each day in different containers.
1,3,4,5
Rationale: Encouraging patients to obtain all of their medications from the same pharmacy will help the pharmacist to monitor medication use.
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