A 12-year-boy is being discharged from the hospital after major surgery. The boy will be taking two medications at home for an extended period. The nurse who is discharging the patient should provide medication teaching specifically to
A) the mother regarding why the boy needs to take the medications.
B) both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued.
C) the boy by telling him not to worry about the medications and to take them as directed.
D) the mother and be sure to reinforce the need to force the medications, if her son does not want to take them.
B
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Patients do not want the caregiver to speak their language
Indicate whether the statement is true or false