The Highest Priority for Assessment by Nurses Caring for Older

question 22

Multiple Choice

The highest priority for assessment by nurses caring for older adults who self-administer medications is

• A) use of multiple drugs with anticholinergic effects.
• B) overuse of medications for erectile dysfunction.
• C) missed doses of medications for arthritis.
• D) trading medications with acquaintances.

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Odds Ratio

A measure of association between an exposure and an outcome, indicating the odds of an outcome occurring with an exposure compared to without.

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Binomial Probability

The probability of achieving a specific number of successes in a fixed number of independent trials, each with two possible outcomes.

Observational Study

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