Why Does the Nurse Frequently Assess an Older Adult Who

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why does the nurse frequently assess an older adult who is on a psychotropic drug?

• A) Older adults are less active.
• B) The older adult has fewer cognitive capabilities.
• C) Brain receptors have become hypersensitive.
• D) Receptor sites have lower perfusion.

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