NURS 3325 Holistic Care Older Adult
A nurse is conducting a medication assessment of an older adult. Which of the statements by the older adult indicates a need for further education? • “My family provider has me on so many different pills now, so I want to talk about whether they’re all necessary.” • “I’ve made a reminder system for myself so that I don’t miss any of my pills during the day.” • “I use a lot of herbs and supplements, but I’m careful to make sure that they’re all natural.” • “Overall, I much prefer to prevent getting sick than having to rely on different drugs to stay healthy.” Rationale: It is a common misconception that because herbs are natural, they have no potential for harm; the nurse should teach clients about the potential risks of herbal supplements. It is proactive to act in a manner that will prevent illness. Implementing a reminder system for drugs is prudent. Similarly,
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