Elderly clients are at risk for not getting prescriptions filled largely because:
a. they are not convinced that they need the medication.
b. they feel fine without taking more medications.
c. they fear that after purchasing medications, they may not be able to tolerate them.
d. they forget to do so.
Question 2
An important function of nursing is teaching clients about their medications. When teaching an older adult, the nurse should use which of the following principles?
a. The elderly cannot learn new information, so teaching should be directed to the caregiver.
b. The elderly learn best using long teaching sessions.
c. It is important to try to tie medication administration times to the person's daily schedule.
d. Reading materials are not necessary, because most elderly cannot read.
Risk for falls
Focus on older adults - risk for infection
Diseases Common to the Elderly
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for self-directed violence.
Risk Factors of Osteoporosis
The Risk of Nuclear Power