A Nurse Practitioner (NP)is Considering a Possible Drug Regimen for an 80-Year-Old

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse practitioner (NP) is considering a possible drug regimen for an 80-year-old patient who reports being forgetful.To promote adherence to the regimen,the NP should:

• A) select drugs that can be given once or twice daily.
• B) provide detailed written instructions for each medication.
• C) order medications that can be given on an empty stomach.
• D) instruct the patient to take a lower dose if side effects occur.

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Definitions:

Nursing Diagnosis

A medical assessment regarding the experiences or reactions of an individual, family, or community to real or possible health issues or life events.

Diagnostic Reasoning

The process by which healthcare professionals apply their knowledge and analytical skills to evaluate patient data and reach a diagnosis.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, measured using two numbers.

Faints

Sudden, temporary losses of consciousness caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain, often referred to as syncope.