An Elderly Person with Decreased Renal Function Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 2

Multiple Choice

An elderly person with decreased renal function is admitted to the hospital with cardiac complications. Which of the following concerns should the nurse have regarding this person's medications?

• A)Is the person receiving too much medication because of impaired renal function?
• B)What are the costs of the person's medications?
• C)What vitamin and mineral supplements is this person taking?
• D)Is the person taking the prescribed dosage?

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