The nurse caring for a 91-year-old patient with osteoarthritis is reviewing the patient's chart. This patient is on a variety of medications prescribed by different care providers in the community
In light of the QSEN competency of safety, what is the nurse most concerned about with this patient?
A) Depression
B) Chronic illness
C) Inadequate pain control
D) Drug interactions
Ans: D
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Drug interactions are more likely to occur in older adults because of the higher incidence of chronic illness and the increased use of prescription and OTC medications. The other options are all good answers for this patient because of the patient's age and disease process. However, they are not what the nurse would be most concerned about in terms of ensuring safety.
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