The nurse determines that an older client is experiencing an adverse effect from a prescribed medication because of:
1. Altered memory.
2. Altered organ responsiveness.
3. Decreased manual dexterity.
4. Decreased visual acuity.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Altered memory will not cause an adverse drug effect.
Rationale 2: Altered quality of organ responsiveness, resulting in adverse effects becoming pronounced before therapeutic effects are achieved, is one effect of medications on the older client.
Rationale 3: Decreased manual dexterity will not cause an adverse drug effect.
Rationale 4: Decreased visual acuity will not cause an adverse drug effect.
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