The home health nurse observes that there is still about half a month's supply of Glucophage in the medicine bottle at the end of the month. What question would be the most appropriate for the nurse to ask?

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The nurse should ask if the patient is trying to make the medication stretch for 2 months as this could indicate financial hardship or unintentional noncompliance. It is important to address these issues and modify the medication regimen as needed. The other answer choices are accusatory and may not take into account possible underlying reasons for the medication supply lasting longer than expected.

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