A 75-year-old patient is readmitted to the hospital to treat recurrent pneumonia.The patient had been discharged home with a prescription for antibiotics 5 days prior.The nurse admitting this patient will take which initial action?

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There are many reasons for non-adherence to a drug regimen in an older patient,so if a patient is readmitted,the nurse should first ascertain whether or not the medications have been used.Asking the patient how many doses have been taken will help to assess this.If it is determined that the patient is taking the drug as ordered,the other steps may be taken.

A 75-Year-Old Patient Is Readmitted to the Hospital to Treat