The nurse prepares to teach the client about managing multiple medications at home. Which does the nurse include in client teaching?
1. Read each label three times before taking.
2. Store medication on the bathroom counter.
3. Instruct to take a double dose for missed pills.
4. Explain how to crush extended-release tablets.
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1. The nurse instructs the client to read the medication label three times before taking the drug to ensure accurate medication and dosage; if the client has any questions about the medication, provide resources to the client for clarification.
2. The nurse instructs the client to store medications in a dark, locked, dry place, which the bathroom is not.
3. The nurse avoids instructing the client to double-dose missed pills because most pills are not amenable to double-dose administration because it leads to serious ad-verse effects.
4. The nurse instructs the client to avoid crushing extended-release tablets to prevent serious adverse reactions.
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