During the course of a health history the nurse would like to review a client's medications. Which question is most important to ask when gathering the medication history?
1. "Can you tell me how much the co-pay is for your medications?"
2. "Do you carry health insurance?"
3. "Can you tell me about any over-the-counter or prescription medications that you take?"
4. "Where do you store your medications in your home?"
Correct Answer: 3
The nurse should gather information about medications that the client is currently using. The nurse should request information about all prescribed and over-the-counter medications that the client takes. The use of home remedies, folk remedies, herbs, teas, vitamins, dietary supplements, or other substances should also be listed. The medication history does not include the client's co-pay amount, if the client has a prescription
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