An elderly patient is scheduled to take six drugs each morning. What action should you take when giving these drugs?

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Allowing extra time to give all of the drugs ensures that each medication is given properly and reduces the risk of errors. It also allows the patient to take the drugs at a comfortable pace. Crushing all the drugs or allowing the patient to only take some of them may alter the intended dosage and effectiveness of the medication, while leaving them at the bedside may increase the risk of the patient forgetting to take them or taking them incorrectly.

An Elderly Patient Is Scheduled to Take Six Drugs Each