A nurse is admitting a client to a medical-surgical unit. When performing medication reconciliation for the client, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Exclude nutritional supplements from the list of medications the client reports: Incorrect. Nutritional supplements are medications and should be included in the medication reconciliation process. B. Encourage the client to make his own list after he returns to his home: Incorrect. The nurse should be responsible for gathering the complete medication history upon admission, not relying on the client’s list from home. C. Compare new prescriptions with the list of medications the client reports: This is the correct step in medication reconciliation. The nurse needs to ensure that new medications are compatible with the client's current medications and review any changes. D. Include any adverse effects of the medications the client might develop: Incorrect. Adverse effects are not part of the medication reconciliation process; the focus is on identifying all current medications, including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements.