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mecd1991 mecd1991
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6 years ago
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on an 80-year-old patient who has frequent hospital admissions. The patient appears more disoriented and confused than usual. Which action by the nurse is correct?
 
  a. Asking about medication doses
  b. Asking for a neurologist consult
  c. Requesting orders for liver function tests
  d. Suspecting impaired renal function
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tos
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6 years ago
ANS: A
An initial sign of drug toxicity in elderly patients may be confusion or changes in behavior. The nurse should ask about drug doses and notify the provider of the behaviors. The provider may order further evaluation based on examination of the patient.
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