A prescribed medication is not producing the expected therapeutic effect in an older client. What should the nurse do in response to this finding?
A) Document that the client has not been taking the medication.
B) Discuss changing the medication with the healthcare provider.
C) Ask the client to describe how they take their medications each day.
D) Review the client's current diet and medication list for potential interactions.
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