The elderly are at high risk of ADRs due to:
1. Having greater muscle mass than younger adults, leading to higher volume of distribution
2. The extensive studies that have been conducted on drug safety in this age group
3. The blood-brain barrier being less permeable, requiring higher doses to achieve therapeutic effect
4. Age-related decrease in renal function
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A nurse will be performing frequent assessment and reassessment of a client. Which form would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?
A) A screening tool that assesses specific risks B) An integrated cued checklist C) An abbreviated admission data sheet D) An assessment flow chart
A pt with a PE asks for an explanation of heparin therapy. What is the nurses best response?
a. it keeps the clot from getting larger by preventing platelets from sticking together to improve blood flow b. it will improve your breathing and decrease chest pain by dissolving the clot in your lung c. it promotes the absorption of the clot in your leg that originally caused the PE d. it increases the time it takes for blood to clot therefore preventing further clotting and improving blood flow
On examination, D.H. is 80% effaced and 4 cm dilated. The fetal heart rate (FHR) is 150
beats/min and regular. She is admitted to a labor and delivery room on the unit. What nursing measures should be done at this time? What will be an ideal response?