Question

a nurse is performing a medication reconciliation for a client who is being transferred to a long - term care facility. which of the following actions should the nurse take? (select all that apply.) place the medication reconciliation form with the client’s transfer documents. reinforce teaching about the medications with the client upon discharge. add medications the client is no longer taking in the medication reconciliation. include over - the - counter medications in the medication reconciliation. compare the client’s home medications with prescribed discharge medications.

Explanation:

• Place the medication reconciliation form with the client’s transfer documents: This is correct as the form needs to be part of the transfer records for continuity of care.
• Reinforce teaching about the medications with the client upon discharge: Educating the client (or their caregiver) about medications during transfer/discharge is a standard nursing action to ensure safe medication use.
• Add medications the client is no longer taking in the medication reconciliation: Medication reconciliation includes documenting medications that are discontinued to avoid errors, so this is correct.
• Include over - the - counter medications in the medication reconciliation: Over - the - counter medications are part of a client’s medication regimen and must be included in reconciliation to prevent drug - drug interactions or other issues.
• Compare the client’s home medications with prescribed discharge medications: This is a core part of medication reconciliation, to identify any discrepancies, additions, or deletions in the medication list during transfer.

Answer:

A. Place the medication reconciliation form with the client’s transfer documents.
B. Reinforce teaching about the medications with the client upon discharge.
C. Add medications the client is no longer taking in the medication reconciliation.
D. Include over - the - counter medications in the medication reconciliation.
E. Compare the client’s home medications with prescribed discharge medications.