Which observation would be of greatest concern for an older adult patient who is taking several prescribed medications?
a. Experiencing early-morning confusion
b. Taking sugarless hard candy for dry mouth
c. Dangling feet at the bedside to avoid dizziness
d. Reporting frequent awakenings during the night
A
Older patients may experience sunrise syndrome. This may result from hangover effects of sedative-hypnotics and other nighttime medications that interact with drugs for sleep. The other options all demonstrate interventions for possible side effects.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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