The nurse planning discharge teaching for an older client with multiple prescriptions for multiple chronic illnesses may discuss which strategies to avoid medication errors at home?
Select all that apply.

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Taking medications at the same time each day, keeping a written record of medications taken, and using a pill holder can all help to reduce the risk of medication errors. While having a family member remind the client to take medication may be helpful, it should not be relied upon as the only strategy to prevent medication errors. Easy-to-open bottles may be helpful, but they are not as important as the other strategies listed.

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