The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old patient who lives independently. The patient will begin a new drug regimen that requires taking multiple drugs at various times per day. Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to implement with this patient?

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Developing a log and/or calendar to record the times each drug will be taken will help the patient keep track of their medication schedule and ensure compliance with the regimen. Asking the patient's family members to monitor the regimen may not be possible if the patient lives independently, and it is important for the patient to take responsibility for their own medication management. Reinforcing the need to take the drugs as scheduled and writing the medication administration times on each prescription label may also be helpful interventions, but they are not as effective as providing the patient with a log or calendar to record medication times.

The Nurse Is Caring for a 78-Year-Old Patient Who Lives