The LPN/LVN in the private practice of a health-care provider is assisting with a follow-up appointment for a patient being treated with oral antibiotics for a severe infection. The LPN/LVN notices that the infection site does not look improved. The patient states, some days I just forget my medication. “Which statement by the LPN/LVN would be most appropriate? Everyone forgets their medication sometimes. It is important to take your medication as ordered. Missing a dose makes the medication less effective. I am afraid your infection is not healing well.

The LPN/LVN in the private practice of a health-care provider is assisting with a follow-up appointment for a patient being treated with oral antibiotics for a severe infection. The LPN/LVN notices that the infection site does not look improved. The patient states, some days I just forget my medication. “Which statement by the LPN/LVN would be most appropriate? Everyone forgets their medication sometimes. It is important to take your medication as ordered. Missing a dose makes the medication less effective. I am afraid your infection is not healing well.

Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337512442

Author:RICE

Publisher:RICE

Chapter9: The Medication Order

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18RQ

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