A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is prescribed a new medication. What action should the nurse emphasize to ensure safe medication administration at home?
Store medications loosely in a visible location for easy access.
Memorize the size and color of the medication.
Read the medication label each time before taking it.
Use common household utensils to measure liquid medications.
Clients should always confirm their medication by reading the label to ensure they are taking the correct dose and medication prescribed. This reduces the risk of medication errors. Relying on memory or the physical appearance of medication can be misleading as medications may look similar in color or shape. Additionally, using an appropriate household tool, rather than specialized measuring tools, can lead to inaccurate dosing.
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