The nurse admitting an 89-year-old patient to an assisted living facility notes that the patient is currently taking numerous prescribed and over-the-counter medications.The nurse's initial intervention is to

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The best initial intervention is to review the listed medications for possible interactions to ensure the patient's safety and well-being. Confirming with the physician that all medications are required and evaluating the patient's understanding of why each medication is taken can be done later after ensuring there are no harmful interactions. Explaining the dangers of taking so many medications may cause unnecessary anxiety to the patient without addressing the issue of potential interactions.

The Nurse Admitting an 89-Year-Old Patient to an Assisted Living