The nurse is completing the medication reconciliation form for a patient. Which information is most important for the nurse to include?
a. The patient reports taking Ginkgo biloba daily for the last 6 months.
b. The patient reports having high hematocrit levels during his last hospital stay.
c. The patient reports he has been diabetic for 10 years.
d. The patient reports having a recent infec-tion.
A
As part of the medication reconciliation form, all home medications (including herbal prepara-tions like Gingko biloba) are listed and reviewed by the provider, pharmacist, and nurses. The information gathered during the completion of this form may impact care that the patient will receive. Abnormal lab work and history of chronic or acute illnesses are important components of the patient's history but should not be part of the medication reconciliation form.
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