The nurse is administering adrenal drugs to a patient. Which action by the nurse is appropriate for this patient?
a. Administering oral drugs on an empty stomach to maximize absorption
b. Rinsing the oral cavity after using corticosteroid inhalers
c. Administering the corticosteroids before bedtime to minimize adrenal suppression
d. Discontinuing the medication immediately if weight gain of 5 pounds or more in 1 week occurs
ANS: B
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A) the immune system is less effective in the elderly individual. B) microorganisms and pathogens flourish in the long-term care facility. C) infection control standards are less rigid than in the acute care environment. D) most elderly individuals have poor infection control habits.
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