Which Statement,if Made by an Older Adult Patient,would Be of Most

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement,if made by an older adult patient,would be of most concern to the nurse?

• A)"I prefer to manage my life without much help from other people."
• B)"I take three different medications for my heart and joint problems."
• C)"I don't go on daily walks anymore since I had pneumonia 3 months ago."
• D)"I set up my medications in a marked pillbox so I don't forget to take them."

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