An independent older adult who is cognitively intact but visually impaired must avoid confusing two different drugs that must be taken daily.Which strategies does the nurse consider for this patient?

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Distinguishing the two drugs from one another is the main objective.Keeping one container in the refrigerator can help because it is both a different temperature and in a different place than the other container.Wrapping a rubber band around one container,or placing a tablet inside a gelatin capsule can also help the patient distinguish the two drugs.Having both drugs in liquid form or putting all the drugs in a weekly dispenser does not help distinguish the drugs.Having a neighbor or a family member manage the patient's drug therapy reduces the patient's independence and may not be acceptable to a cognitively intact patient.

An Independent Older Adult Who Is Cognitively Intact but Visually