General medication Teaching 2673
SN instructed on proper method of medication intake, as many people taking prescription medications do not follow their doctors orders. SN instruct on medication compliance to better control the patients disease process, to refill medication on time to prevent missed/skipped doses. do not take any medication that does not belong to you. Also ask your doctor before taking any over the counter medication to avoid interactions. Patient verbalized understanding.
Reviewed July 2022
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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