Question

A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after major surgery. The boy will be taking two medications at home for an extended period. The nurse who is discharging the patient should provide medication teaching specifically to

Answer 1

Since, the patient will be taking two medications at home for an extended period of time, the nurse who is discharging the twelve-year-old patient should provide medication instruction and teaching to both the patient and the patient's parents. To avoid overdose and to understand the proper usage of the medication.