What provisions should be included in the plan of care for a 70-year-old extended-care facility resident who will be self-administering his medications? (Select all that apply.)
a. Delivery of adequate supply of medication
b. Payment for medication
c. Locked medication storage at bedside
d. Medication administration record
e. Assessment of effectiveness of medication
ANS: A, C, D, E
For self-medication in an extended-care facility, the nurse should make provisions for adequate medication supply, locked storage, medication administration record, and an assessment of the effectiveness of the medication. Payment is not in the purview of the nurse.
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