An older adult client takes medication three times a day and becomes confused about which medication should be taken at which time.The client refuses to use a pill sorter with slots for different times,saying "Those are for old people." What action by the nurse would be most helpful?
A) Arrange medications by time in a drawer.
B) Encourage the client to use easy-open tops.
C) Put color-coded stickers on the bottle caps.
D) Write a list of when to take each medication.
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