A newly licensed nurse is admitting an elderly client. The nurse asks the preceptor why the client would be taking a smaller-than-recommended dose of a medication. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the preceptor?
A) "The client is probably confused and told you the wrong amount."
B) "Aging affects the body's ability to handle drugs. Some elderly clients will take dosages of medications that are less than are recommended for adults."
C) "Some elderly clients can't afford to pay for their medications, so he probably only takes half of what he is supposed to be taking."
D) "Hepatic blood flow increases as one ages. This requires less of a medication to prevent toxicity."
B
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