Question

e. Verify the dosage strength of the paicll. f. Handle the patch so the nurse does not touch the medicated surface. 18. Following an appointment with the physician, the nurse is teaching an independent living elderly person about a newly prescribed medication. The factor most likely to interfere with the effectiveness of this process is: a. The client wears a hearing aid. b. The client has a history of hypothyroidism. c. The nurse provided written handouts. d. The nurse is in a hurry 19. Elderly individuals are more lily to experience adverse drug reactions because of:

Answer 1

18. Option C is the correct answer as if the nurse is providing the written handouts then it will interfere with the effectiveness of the nursing teaching for the independent living elderly person for the newly prescribed medication as it makes problem for elderly patient for properly understanding the written handouts as in elderly the cognitive and visible ability is declined.