The nurse is administering an analgesic to an older adult patient. Why is it important for the nurse to assess the patient carefully?
a) Older people metabolize drugs more rapidly.
b) Older people are more sensitive to drugs.
c) Older people have increased hepatic, renal, and gastrointestinal function.
d) Older people have lower ratios of body fat and muscle mass.
Ans: b) Older people are more sensitive to drugs.
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