A nurse is assessing an older adult client who lives alone and has recently been diagnosed with mild heart failure. The client mentions occasionally forgetting to take medications as prescribed. Which intervention would be the MOST effective in supporting the client’s ability to manage medications independently at home?
Provide a labeled system for organizing medications by day and time to simplify adherence.
Establish a schedule for family members to check on the client’s medication use.
Arrange daily reminder calls to encourage the client to take medications on time.
Explain to the client the risks of missing medications and encourage adherence.
Providing the client with a system, such as a labeled pill organizer, empowers them to manage their medications with greater autonomy while addressing the specific challenge of forgetfulness. This solution is tailored to support adherence, as it simplifies the process and reduces the chance of skipped doses by providing clear visual cues. Regular phone calls or family visits may help but rely on external parties, which may not be sustainable or promote independence. Educating the client is important but is insufficient as a stand-alone intervention when practical tools are needed to support adherence.
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