The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for an older client who is taking multiple medications. Which principles should the nurse keep in mind during the planning phase? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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It is important for older clients taking multiple medications to have all their prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy to prevent potential drug interactions. Keeping a list of all medications can also prevent potential drug interactions and make it easy for the client to share their medication information with healthcare providers. Older adults are more likely to take multiple medications, which increases the risk of medication errors. It is important for the client to be aware of each prescribed medication, the dose, and possible side effects to prevent medication errors. While polypharmacy is a common issue for older clients, it is not unique to them and not the only cause of medication errors.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Teaching Plan for an Older