The clinic nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The patient tells you she has not been taking her medication because she cannot get the medicine bottle open
The patient says it is too hard to get the child-proof tops off the bottle. What suggestion could you make that would be the most helpful to your patient, aiding her in being more compliant with her medication treatment regimen?
A) Have a neighbor come over and open the bottles for you.
B) Have a family member come and open the bottles for you.
C) Take your medicine bottles back to the pharmacy and have them put tops on them that are not childproof.
D) Get a 7-day pill holder and have someone fill it for you each week.
Ans: C
Feedback: Instruct in correct self-administration, potential side effects, and importance of monitoring. Outcome = Takes medication as prescribed and lists potential side effects. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they are possibly lowering the patient's self-image and taking away some of her independence.
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