A clinic nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The patient tells the nurse that she has not been taking her medication because she usually cannot remove the childproof medication lids
How can the nurse best facilitate the patient's adherence to her medication regimen?
A) Encourage the patient to store the bottles with their tops removed.
B) Have a trusted family member take over the management of the patient's medication regimen.
C) Encourage her to have her pharmacy replace the tops with alternatives that are easier to open.
D) Have the patient approach her primary care provider to explore medication alternatives.
Ans: C
Feedback:
The patient's pharmacy will likely be able to facilitate a practical solution that preserves the patient's independence while still fostering adherence to treatment. There should be no need to change medications, and storing open medication containers is unsafe. Delegating medications to a family member is likely unnecessary at this point and promotes dependence.
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