Which of the following client statements regarding self-medication adm

Which of the following client statements regarding self-medication administration by an old-er-adult client requires follow-up teaching by the nurse?

1. “I take all the pills ordered once a day at bedtime, so I’m less likely to forget them.”
2. “I have one pill that needs cut in half. I am going to ask the pharmacist to do that for me.”
3. “The pharmacist said to keep my pills away from the sunlight, so I put them in-side the kitchen cabinet.”
4. “My daughter comes over each morning and puts my pills into a container that sorts them by the time they are due.”

ANSWER

ANS: 1
There may be a concern regarding drug interactions if all the medications are taken at the same time. The nurse should have a discussion with the client to determine if this practice is appropri-ate. This option shows the client’s willingness to deal with this issue effectively and safely. This option shows an appropriate intervention for keeping the pills out of sunlight. This option shows an appropriate intervention for dealing with multiple medication schedules.