Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A home care nurse is teaching a client about safe medication disposal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Return expired medication to the pharmacist. This is the safest method of medication disposal as pharmacists have proper procedures to handle and dispose of expired medications safely. Pouring medication into the waste basket (A), discarding down the toilet (B), and rinsing down the sink (C) can lead to environmental contamination and potential harm to others. Returning medication to the pharmacist ensures proper disposal and prevents misuse or accidental ingestion.