A home health client is having difficulty keeping his medication schedule organised. He makes this statement to the nurse at their next visit: "There are so many pills and the names are all confusing to me. I don't even understand what they're for." The nurse should:

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Helping the client remember colour and size in relationship to dosing time can be a helpful strategy for someone who finds it confusing. Using a pillbox is also a helpful tool but is not the best choice alone. Simply writing out pill names may not be helpful if the client does not understand what they are for. It may be appropriate for the physician to talk to the client about medications in addition to this strategy.

A Home Health Client Is Having Difficulty Keeping His Medication