A home health client having difficulty keeping his medication schedule organized says "There are so many pills and the names are all confusing to me.I don't even understand what they're for." What should the nurse do?
A)Help the client remember color and size in relationship to dosing time.
B)Write out the generic and trade name of all the pills for the client.
C)Fill a pill bar and tell the client not to worry,and just take the pills according to that system.
D)Have the physician talk to the client about his medications.

Question

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Helping the client remember color and size in relationship to dosing time can be a helpful strategy to organize the medication schedule. This visual cue can assist in distinguishing between medications and reduce confusion. Writing out the generic and trade name of pills (B) may not be practical for the client and may be overwhelming. Filling a pill bar (C) can also be overwhelming and possibly not address the client's concerns about confusion. Having the physician talk to the client about his medications (D) may be helpful, but the nurse should first explore simpler strategies to assist the client.

A Home Health Client Having Difficulty Keeping His Medication Schedule