When the nurse is working in the outpatient clinic, which nursing action will be most helpful in decreasing the risk for drug-drug interactions in an older adult patient?
A) Teach the patient to have all prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy
B) Instruct the patient to avoid taking over-the-counter ( OTC ) medications.
C) Make a medication schedule for the patient as a reminder about when to take each medication.
D) Have the patient bring all the medications, supplements, and herbs to every health care appointment.
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