The elderly client diagnosed with a stroke is being discharged. When preparing the discharge instructions, the nurse notes many medications that are ordered to be taken at different times of the day....

The elderly client diagnosed with a stroke is being discharged. When preparing the discharge instructions, the nurse notes many medications that are ordered to be taken at different times of the day. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

1. Complete a comprehensive chart for the client to use.

2. Refer the client to a home health-care agency for follow-up.

3. Teach the client to return to the HCP office for follow-up.

4. Discuss the multiple medications and times with the HCP.