Scenario 7 An 82-year-old resident of a long-term care faci…
Scenario 7 An 82-year-old resident of a long-term care facility takes 12 prescribed medications. During a transition back from the hospital, the nurse notices that two blood pressure medications are listed on both the discharge paperwork and the facility medication record. The patient has recently experienced dizziness and several near-falls. The care team initiates a review of the patient’s medication list. What is the primary goal of medication reconciliation?