Question
The nurse is taking a medication history on a client. What action by the nurse best reduces the possibility of adverse interactions?
Assess the client’s nutritional status and preferred diet. Assess the client’s ability to pay for medications . Ask the client about the use of any complementary or alternative therapies. Perform a head-to-toe physical assessment.
Assess the client’s nutritional status and preferred diet. Assess the client’s ability to pay for medications . Ask the client about the use of any complementary or alternative therapies. Perform a head-to-toe physical assessment.
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GPT-4o mini
The action by the nurse that best reduces the possibility of adverse interactions is to **ask the client about the use of any complementary or alternative therapies**.
This is crucial because many clients may not disclose the use of herbal supplements, over-the-counter medications, or other alternative therapies that could interact with prescribed medications. By understanding all substances the client is taking, the nurse can better assess for potential drug interactions and ensure safe medication management.
This is crucial because many clients may not disclose the use of herbal supplements, over-the-counter medications, or other alternative therapies that could interact with prescribed medications. By understanding all substances the client is taking, the nurse can better assess for potential drug interactions and ensure safe medication management.