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tichca

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Which of the following observations made by the nurse is most suggestive that a client is having difficulty swallowing?
 
  A) unintentional weight loss
  B) cheilosis
  C) drooling
  D) long furrowed tongue

Question 2

The nurse is preparing an educational program regarding adverse drug reactions (ADR). What information should the nurse include? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. ARDs refer to harm from a therapeutic regime.
  2. ADRs refer to drug side effects that are serious.
  3. ARDs are injuries resulting from the use of a drug.
  4. Almost 11 of hospital admissions of older adults are associated with ADRs.
  5. ADRs can occur from drug-drug interactions and polypharmacy.



cascooper22

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

2,4,5
Rationale: Iatrogenesis refers to harm from a therapeutic regimen.



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