Why Are Older Adults in the Community at High Risk

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why are older adults in the community at high risk for medication errors?

• A) They are not competent to take their own medications and need supervision.
• B) They are often taking high-risk medications.
• C) They are not motivated to take medications correctly.
• D) They are in need of the assistance of community health nurses.

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