Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 30 of 120
The nurse is teaching a client about safe medication storage at home. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
a.I will keep my medications in their original labeled containers
b.I will keep expired medications in case I need them later
c.I will store all medicines in a locked cabinet away from children
d.I will not share my prescriptions with family members
Explanation
Expired medications should be discarded because potency and safety cannot be assured. Keeping them for later use is unsafe and indicates a need for further teaching.
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