A High Priority for Assessment by Nurses Caring for Older

question 14

Multiple Choice

A high priority for assessment by nurses caring for older adults who self-administer medications is:

• A) use of stimulants.
• B) overuse of benzodiazepines.
• C) misuse of antihypertensive medications.
• D) trading medications with acquaintances.

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