A community health nurse working with a group of migrant workers is reinforcing instruction on how to avoid medication errors.What should the nurse encourage clients to do in order to avoid medication errors?
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The nurse should encourage clients to have all medications filled at the same pharmacy to avoid any confusion between different medications. Clients should let their healthcare provider know if they have difficulty acquiring their medications so that alternative options can be explored. Asking questions about how and when to take medications is important to ensure that the client is taking the medication correctly. Clients should take all medication as directed and not save medication for a future illness. The nurse should not encourage the client to ask friends or family for medication as sharing medication can be dangerous and lead to medication errors.

A Community Health Nurse Working with a Group of Migrant