A Clinic Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Rheumatoid

Multiple Choice

A clinic nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) . The patient tells the nurse that she has not been taking her medication because she usually cannot remove the childproof medication lids. How can the nurse best facilitate the patients adherence to her medication regimen?

A) Encourage the patient to store the bottles with their tops removed.
B) Have a trusted family member take over the management of the patients medication regimen.
C) Encourage her to have her pharmacy replace the tops with alternatives that are easier to open.
D) Have the patient approach her primary care provider to explore medication alternatives.