The most important cause of adverse drug reactions in the elderly is:
a. reduced renal excretion.
b. retarded hepatic metabolism.
c. low serum albumin levels.
d. increased incidence of autoimmune disorders.
a
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The physician states that the patient with Alzheimer disease has progressed from the preclinical stage of the disease to the mild cognitive impairment stage. What would the nurse expect to find upon assessment of the patient?
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Which of the following statements about disasters is accurate?
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