Approach to obtaining Accurate Medication History
Approach to obtaining Accurate Medication History ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who has hypertension. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess for adherence to the prescribed therapy?
Incorrect. This question is relevant for monitoring blood pressure, but not for assessing adherence to the prescribed therapy.
Correct. The nurse should ask about any over-the-counter medications or supplements that the client is taking, as they may interact with the prescribed antihypertensive medications or affect blood pressure control.
Incorrect. This question is relevant for evaluating the client's knowledge of their medications, but not for assessing adherence to the prescribed therapy.
Incorrect. This question is relevant for ensuring proper medication safety, but not for assessing adherence to the prescribed therapy.
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B) Correct. The nurse should ask about any over-the-counter medications or supplements that the client is taking, as they may interact with the prescribed antihypertensive medications or affect blood pressure control.
A) Incorrect. This question is relevant for monitoring blood pressure, but not for assessing adherence to the prescribed therapy.
C) Incorrect. This question is relevant for evaluating the client's knowledge of their medications, but not for assessing adherence to the prescribed therapy.
D) Incorrect. This question is relevant for ensuring proper medication safety, but not for assessing adherence to the prescribed therapy.