The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client. What information should be documented about the client's current medications? Select all that apply
1. Allergies to drugs
2. List of nutritional supplements
3. List of all prescribed medications
4. Pharmacy used to fill prescriptions
5. List of all over-the-counter medications
1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: Upon admission a list of allergies to drugs is obtained.
Rationale 2: Upon admission a list of supplements is obtained.
Rationale 3: Upon admission a list of all prescribed medications is obtained.
Rationale 4: The name of the pharmacy used to fill prescriptions is not obtained upon admission.
Rationale 5: Upon admission a list of all over-the-counter medications is obtained.
Global Rationale: Upon admission, a comprehensive list of the client's allergies to drugs, supplements used, and prescribed and over-the-counter medications is obtained. The pharmacy used to fill prescriptions is not a part of the admission documentation regarding medications.
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