The nurse is conducting a medication assessment for a patient who was discharged from the hospital after a new diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF). Which question is aimed to assess polypharmacy?
1) Are you able to take your own medications as prescribed?
2) Do you take any over-the-counter medications on a normal basis?
3) Where do you store your medications?
4) Are you able to open the medication containers without assistance?
Question 2
The nurse is conducting a medication assessment during a home care visit. Which question is used to assess the patient's ability to pay for medications?
1) Do you take any herbal medications?
2) Are you able to open all of your medication containers?
3) Where do you discard the syringes used to administer your insulin?
4) Do you have health insurance?
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