When caring for a patient who takes numerous medications, it is best to:
A. document the medications on your patient care report, but leave them at home so they do not get misplaced.
B. take all of the patient's medications with you to the hospital and document them on your patient care report.
C. send the patient's medications to the hospital with a family member or other person who will safeguard them.
D. let the hospital staff retrieve the patient's medical records, which should show a list of his or her current medications.
Answer: B. take all of the patient's medications with you to the hospital and document them on your patient care report.
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