The daughter of an 89-year-old resident in a long-term care facility asks if she may give her father an over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine that she uses for seasonal allergy. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
a. "Yes. OTCs are mild and very helpful."
b. "No. Many antihistamines cause confusion in the older adult."
c. "Yes. The drug might energize him so he won't be so drowsy."
d. "No. Allergic symptoms should be al-lowed to run their course."
B
Many antihistamines cause the older adult to become confused. These drugs also cause drowsi-ness, and many OTC drugs are not mild.
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