Who among the following is most likely to experience an impaired drug response caused by the lack of adequate nutrition?

A. A comatose patient on TPN
B. A nursing home patient
C. A patient living with his or her family members
D. A physically active senior citizen


Answer: B

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A. Examine the left arm, the chest, and then the right arm. B. Examine the left arm, the right arm, and then the chest. C. Examine the chest and then examine the right and left arms. D. Examine the right arm, the chest, and then the left arm.

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True False

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