Answer to Question 1
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Older adults have age-related changes that affect physiologic, cognitive, and psychosocial responses to the stress of surgery in addition to decreased tolerance of general anesthesia and postoperative medications and delayed wound healing. No information is provided to indicate the use of herbal supplements. Despite delayed wound healing, there is no information to support the increased risk for wound dehiscence. Cognition remains stable in older adults, but information processing slows.
Answer to Question 2
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Antiemetics, such as metoclopramide (Reglan) and droperidol (Inapsine), can have tranquilizing effects as well as cause an extrapyramidal reaction. The patient would demonstrate involuntary movements, muscle tone changes, and abnormal posturing. Elderly patients may also experience drowsiness, which reduces orientation, after being given antiemetics. A dry mouth may be experienced as a result of having been or currently being unable to have oral intake. Breakthrough vomiting is not an indication of an adverse reaction.
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