An older patient has been reading about the use of melatonin for sleep. Which statement indicates that the patient needs more instruction about this pharmacological agent?
1. Melatonin is a hormone my body makes.
2. Nausea is a side effect associated with melatonin.
3. Older adults may have reduced levels of melatonin.
4. I will need to have a prescription from my physician to obtain it.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old man who describes his choices for coping with stress as drinking alcohol occasionally and talking to his daughter on the phone. He states he simply has not adjusted to life since retirement.
It has been worse since his wife died 2 months ago. He admits to the nurse that he feels helpless. The nurse identifies this client is at risk for
A) paranoia.
B) suicide.
C) dementia.
D) liver failure.
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