Multiple Choice
The nurse is preparing an 80-year-old patient for discharge home from the hospital.The patient will receive several new medications.The patient lives alone but has several family members who stop by every day.Which suggestions will the nurse make for this family?
A) Ask the pharmacy for non-childproof medication bottles.
B) Ask the patient to record all medications and the times they are taken.
C) Place the pills in an organizer container.
D) Provide the patient with the drug manufacturer information sheets.
E) Put water bottles near pills for convenience.
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