A Nurse Always Reviewed the Medications Taken by Elderly Clients

question 29

Multiple Choice

A nurse always reviewed the medications taken by elderly clients on each home visit.Which best explains the rationale for the nurse's action? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Age-related changes and polypharmacy make elderly clients vulnerable to drug interactions and dangerous adverse reactions
• B)Elderly clients are known to sue if medications taken do not make them feel better,and lawsuits are to be avoided,if possible
• C)Folk or herbal medicines are often the same as the generic medications prescribed by health care providers,so elderly often have overdoses
• D)Older adults are known to consume many over-the-counter medications,as well as folk or herbal remedies
• E)The elderly are known to be particularly noncompliant with pharmaceutical prescriptions
• F)With the high prevalence of chronic diseases,elderly clients are taking a large number of medications.

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