The Highest Priority for Assessment by Nurses Caring for Older

question 12

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)misuse of antihypertensive medications
• D)trading medications with acquaintances

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