Medication Reconciliation And Safety Practice Test

A 57-year-old client with type 2 diabetes is receiving medication administration after a recent prescription change. Allergies: none known. Home meds: insulin glargine 30 units SQ nightly. New inpatient order changed today to insulin glargine 20 units SQ nightly due to hypoglycemia; the MAR still shows 30 units due at 2100. Which action should the nurse take FIRST when reconciling medications?

A 56-year-old client with rheumatoid arthritis is being discharged. Allergies: none known. Home meds: methotrexate 15 mg PO weekly, folic acid 1 mg daily, and naproxen 500 mg BID. New discharge orders include trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole DS 1 tab PO BID for 10 days for a skin infection. Which action should the nurse take FIRST when reconciling medications?