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What is the HCA's role in medication assistance, according to BC scope of practice?
HCAs typically assist with medication reminders and sometimes blister pack administration, but do not administer or adjust medications independently.
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Question: What is the HCA's role in medication assistance, according to BC scope of practice?
Answer options:
- To administer all types of medications.
- To prepare and crush medications unsupervised. ✅ To remind clients to take their self-administered medications.
- To adjust medication dosages based on client response.
Correct answer: To remind clients to take their self-administered medications.
Explanation: HCAs typically assist with medication reminders and sometimes blister pack administration, but do not administer or adjust medications independently.
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