Which nursing intervention demonstrates an understanding regarding the primary form of substance use disorder among older adults?
a. Assessing the patient's hands and feet for the presence of both numbness and tin-gling
b. Having the patient, "describe your relationship with you adult children, co-workers, and friends."
c. Asking, "Please identify for me all the medications both prescribed and over the counter you regularly take."
d. Evaluate the patient's understanding of the possible health risks that alcohol and medication abuse has on one's health
ANS: C
Misuse of prescription medications is the most common form of drug abuse among older adults. This population is especially vulnerable because of the multiple drugs that are often prescribed for medical conditions. The remaining options do not help identify the presence of multiple medications.
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