in a hospital setting, nurses are responsible for patient education and discharge information. it's helpful to patients, especially oder patients, to go over this information with them well before discharge. question to ask the patient might include
do you understand the purpose and dosing of each of your medications
is there someone whe can help you at home, such as a home health aide or a family member?
will you take your medications from the pill bottles or will you use a medication planner box?
what time do you usually eat meals?
do you know which medications must be taken before eating?
are there any medications you were taking before your hospitalization that have now been discontinued?