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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A statement that positively asserts something about all members of a particular category.

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An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth or abilities.

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