The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old patient who lives independently. The patient will begin a new drug regimen that requires taking multiple drugs at various times per day. Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to implement with this patient?
a. Ask the patient's family members to monitor the patient's drug regimen.
b. Develop a log to record the times each drug will be taken.
c. Reinforce the need to take the drugs as scheduled.
d. Write the medication administration times on each prescription label.
ANS: B
The patient should be advised to keep a medication record of drugs and when they will be taken. The patient is independent, and this helps maintain independence. Family member support is essential when older patients are confused. Reinforcing information without providing a means to keep track of the medications does not necessarily improve compliance. Writing medication times on prescription labels does not help to organize the medication schedule.
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