The Nurse Provides Instruction About Medication Safety to Older Adults

Multiple Choice

The nurse provides instruction about medication safety to older adults. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?

A) Nausea and vomiting are common, harmless medication side effects.
B) Keep a supply of medications at the bedside for convenience.
C) Ask the health care provider to describe the purpose of the medication therapy.
D) Take your daily medications on an empty stomach with water.