When caring for a 92-year-old patient, the nurse would anticipate the need for what interventions related to administration of any antifungal medications? (Select all that apply.)
A) Dose reduction
B) Frequent monitoring
C) Frequent testing of liver function
D) Shorter course of treatment
E) Continuous cardiorespiratory monitoring
A, B, C
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Patients over age 85 are at increased risk for some liver dysfunction and require more careful monitoring, lower dosages, and frequent assessment of liver function studies. Course of treatment should not be shortened, but dosage should be reduced. Continuous cardiorespiratory monitoring is not indicated.
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