When administering medications to older adults, the nurse shows an understanding of the effect of aging on drug distribution by monitoring the patient's
a. cardiac function.
b. liver function.
c. red blood cell count.
d. plasma albumin levels.
D
With age, particularly for malnourished or frail adults, plasma albumin levels may drop and therefore should be monitored. As a result of decreased sites for protein binding, the activity of highly protein bound drugs, and any side effects caused by these drugs may be increased. The other options may be appropriate for specific drugs, but not in general.
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