The nurse administering medication to older adults prepares himself or herself to be knowledgeable about the__________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. effects of the drug
b. normal dose
c. normal route of administration
d. side effects
e. signs of toxicity
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
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