The nurse is preparing a client for discharge. The client is prescribed antihyperlipidemic drug therapy. The nurse would include which of the following in the discharge teaching? Select all that apply
A) Reason for taking the prescribed drug
B) Drug name
C) Correct dose
D) Frequency of administration
E) Dosage form
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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The nurse should review the reasons for the drug and prescribed therapy, including drug name, form and method of preparation, correct dose, and frequency of administration, as part of a client's discharge counseling.
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