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What is the primary role of a PSW in assisting a client with medication management?
A PSW's role regarding medication is generally limited to prompting and reminding clients to take medications that have been prepared and dispensed by a nurse o
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Question: What is the primary role of a PSW in assisting a client with medication management?
Answer options: ✅ Remind the client to take their already dispensed medication.
- Administer medications directly to the client.
- Adjust medication dosages based on client symptoms.
- Order prescriptions from the pharmacy.
Correct answer: Remind the client to take their already dispensed medication.
Explanation: A PSW's role regarding medication is generally limited to prompting and reminding clients to take medications that have been prepared and dispensed by a nurse or pharmacist. They do not administer or adjust medications.
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