Place these steps of the medication reconciliation process in the correct sequential order from # 1 to # 5. Do NOT include steps that are not part of the medication reconciliation process. 1: Compile a list of newly prescribed medications and other preparations 2: Compile a list of current medications and other preparations 3: Compile a list of only current vitamins, over the counter medications, herbal remedies, nutritional and dietary supplements 4: Compare the two lists and make note of any discrepancies and inconsistencies 5: Employ critical thinking and professional judgments during the comparisons of the two lists 6: Communicate and document the new list of medications to the appropriate healthcare providers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct order (B: 2,1,4,5,6) follows reconciliation steps.