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Alygatorr01285

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The nurse is caring for an older adult client and a middle-aged adult client. The nurse anticipates that the medication doses for the older adult will be _____ those for the middle-aged adult.
 
  a. the same as
  b. less than
  c. slightly more than
  d. twice as much as

Question 2

A client is demonstrating signs and symptoms of disorientation. Which question by the nurse would be appropriate, related to the client's medication use?
 
  a. Are you taking any new medications?
  b. Do you take medications with a full glass of water?
  c. Do your medications make you constipated?
  d. Have you been diagnosed with dementia?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Because of changes in metabolism and excretion, doses are generally decreased to avoid accumulation and toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A new medication may be associated with changes in sensorium or other behavioral characteristics. This should be evaluated.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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