You are a PACU nurse caring for an older adult client who is recovering from surgery. The client tells you he is in pain. You know older adults react to medications differently than younger clients
What does this client's age put them at increased risk for? Select all that apply. A) Acute agitation
B) Overdose of pain medication
C) Anxiety
D) Longer recovery time
E) Greater requirement for pain medication
A, B, C, D
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The mechanisms of medication clearance in older adults may be prolonged, leading to risk of overdose. Therefore, older adults usually receive smaller doses of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative medications, especially those that affect the central nervous, cardiovascular, and renal systems. The older adult client's reaction to medication puts them at risk for agitation, anxiety, and a longer recovery time.
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