Explain the process of medication reconciliation
Identify best-practices for medication reconciliation
Apply the concept of medication reconciliation to the client scenario
Explain how to identify and reconcile medication discrepancies
Identify who should be involved in the medication reconciliation process
Conduct medication reconciliation by using the client scenario provided on the assignment document (located here: Medication Reconciliation Assignment Spring 2023 AO.docx) and your Davis Drug Guide for Nurses. Be sure to include the following in your final submission:
Question 1. Explain and describe the five steps of the medication reconciliation process.
Question 2. Analyze the client scenario for the following:
Omission(s) (medications that are not continued from the home medication list): List omission(s) and explain why the medication(s) were removed.
Additions (new medications): List additions and provide a rationale as to why the medications were added.
Duplications (multiple medications, either the same drug or the same pharmacological classification): List the duplications and explain potential harms that can occur to the client if both medications were taken.
Question 3. Identify potential risks associated between the client’s medications and the client’s situation, medical history, and allergies.
