The Nurse Is Preparing a Teaching Plan for an Older

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for an older client who is taking multiple medications. Which principles should the nurse keep in mind during the planning phase? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) The client should have all prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy.
• B) The client should keep a list of all medications for easy accessibility.
• C) Older clients often take multiple drugs which is a common cause of medication errors.
• D) Polypharmacy is unique to older clients and is the most common cause of medication errors.
• E) The client should be aware of each prescribed medication, the dose, and possible side effects.

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Definitions:

T Suppressor

A type of T cell that plays a role in the immune system by inhibiting the actions of other immune cells to prevent excessive reactions.

B Receptor

A protein located on the surface of cells that binds to specific molecules like hormones, often involved in signaling pathways. If "B Receptor" is a typographical error for a known type of receptor like "beta receptors," then: NO.

MHC Class I

MHC Class I molecules are proteins on the surface of cells that present peptide fragments to the immune system, crucial for the recognition of foreign pathogens.

Foreign Antigen

A substance from outside the body that triggers an immune response when detected by the body's immune system.