Ati nur 528 med surg proctored exam (geriatrics)
Continuation of Mrs. Johnson: Mrs. Johnson is an 82-year-old widow living alone in her two-story home. She has a history of hypertension, osteoarthritis, and mild cognitive impairment. Mrs. Johnson prefers to age in place and maintain her independence. She receives weekly visits from a home health aide and occasional help from her daughter, who lives nearby. During a routine visit, the home health aide notes that Mrs. Johnson has had a few minor falls recently and has been forgetting to take her medications on time. She also appears to have lost some weight and seems more withdrawn than usual. To better manage Mrs. Johnson's medication adherence, which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Increase the frequency of home health aide visits: This may help indirectly but doesn't address the root issue- in taking medications at the correct times. B. Set up a pill organizer with labels for each day: This is a practical, low-cost strategy that supports independence while addressing her mild cognitive impairment. C. Recommend she move to an assisted living facility: Too drastic at this stage and does not align with her goal of aging in place. D. Arrange for her daughter to administer her medications daily: While effective, this could be burdensome and may not be feasible daily. Promoting autonomy is preferable if possible.
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