To teach a patient how to remember to take his meds and his diagnosis

A patient, age 75, needs detailed instructions on his prescribed medication for congestive heart failure and deep vein thrombosis. He cannot read above the second grade level and is worried he might forget his medications. He will require close monitoring of his digoxin level (blood test every 3 months) and monthly INR’s for his Coumadin. Describe how you would give this patient instruction on the expected action of each medication, possible adverse reactions, and any other necessary information.
His medications include:
Digoxin 0.125 mg PO qD except Sunday. Hold medication if heart rate <60 and contact physician.
Coumadin 2 1/2 mg PO qD
Lasix 20 mg PO qD
K-Dur 20 mEq qD
This is a group based project and it should be in the form of a power point presentation and a unique hands on teaching aid, but you must give a written explanation on HOW you would use this presentation to teach the patient.

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