The nurse monitors an older adult for which of the following adverse drug reactions more commonly seen in elderly clients?
a. anaphylactic shock c. orthostatic hypotension
b. pseudomembranous enterocolitis d. discolored urine
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is no more common in the older adult.
B Incorrect: This is no more common in the older adult.
C Correct: Excessive sedation and orthostatic hypotension are adverse effects to drug therapy more common in the older adult.
D Incorrect: This is no more common in the older adult.
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