It is often necessary to obtain baseline data prior to initiating ...

[brutforce]

It is often necessary to obtain baseline data prior to initiating many forms of drug therapy. These baseline data include what? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Education level
  B) Allergies
  C) Drug use
  D) Number of members in family
  E) Father's occupation

Question 2

When providing patient teaching for older adults, the nurse employs what priority strategy to improve patient understanding?
 
  A) Repetition
  B) Meticulous detail
  C) Extensive written teaching
  D) Family involvement

[HandsomeMarc]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Feedback:
Assessing educational level allows the nurse to plan an effective teaching plan. Allergies must be fully assessed before administering any medication to prevent allergic responses. Understanding the patient's current drug use informs the nurse about drugs that may interact or be impacted. Knowing the number of family members and father's occupation would not promote safer drug administration.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The drugs that are used to manage Parkinson's disease are associated with many adverse effects in older people with long-term problems. In many cases, other pharmacotherapeutic agents are given to counteract the adverse effects of these drugs. So patients then have complicated drug regimens with many associated adverse effects and problems. Consequently, it is essential for these patients to have extensive written drug-teaching protocols. Repetition, attention to detail, and family involvement can further improve effectiveness of teaching, but providing written instructions is the highest priority strategy.

[brutforce]

Thanks

[HandsomeMarc]

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