The nurse caring for elderly clients recognizes that which of the following is TRUE regarding the elderly and substance abuse?
a. Recommendations for safe alcohol use in late life are no more than three standard drinks per day for men and two for women.
b. Drugs with long half-lives and anticholinergic side effects are especially problematic for elderly clients.
c. The use of illicit drugs such as cocaine and heroin is very high in elderly clients.
d. The recommendation for safe alcohol use in late life are at least two standard drinks per day for women.
B
The nurse caring for elderly clients would recognize that drugs with long half-lives and anticholinergic side effects are especially problematic for elderly clients. Recommendations for safe alcohol use in late life are no more than one standard drink per day for men and slightly less for women. Also, the use of illicit drugs such as cocaine and heroin is very low in elderly clients.
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