The home health nurse observes that there is still about half a month's supply of Glucophage in the medicine bottle at the end of the month. What question would be the most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
a. "Do you know what inadequately treated diabetes can do?"
b. "Have you told your physician you are not taking your prescription?"
c. "Are you trying to make the medication stretch for 2 months?"
d. "Why are you being so noncompliant?"
ANS: C
Many older adults with limited finances and limited access to a pharmacy will take less of a prescribed drug to conserve money.
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