The nurse frequently assesses the older adult who is on a psychotropic drug for an overdose because:
a. older adults are less active.
b. the older adult has less cognitive capabilities.
c. brain receptors have become hypersensitive.
d. receptor sites have lower perfusion.
ANS: C
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