After completing a medication history, the nurse notes that an ...

[joblessjake]

After completing a medication history, the nurse notes that an older patient is prescribed 22 different medications and sees five different healthcare providers. What should the nurse determine about the patient from this information?
 
  1. A situation of polypharmacy
  2. Prone to missing medication doses
  3. Multiple health problems requiring a variety of different prescribed medications
  4. Cognitive impairment and not remembering the medications prescribed

Question 2

Which of the following is true about managers and leaders?
 
  a. effective leaders are often good managers
  b. a good manager is not always a good leader
  c. managers see the bigger picture whereas leaders focus on daily activities
  d. a and b

[akudia]

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: The amount of medications and the number of healthcare providers that this patient sees is excessive, qualifying for what is defined as polypharmacy.

Answer to Question 2

D