Multiple Choice
After completing a medication history, the nurse notes that an older client is prescribed 22 different medications and sees five different healthcare providers. What is the nurse most concerned about for this client?
A) Hospital readmission potential is higher for this client.
B) Medication doses may be missed or not taken regularly.
C) The healthcare providers may not know all the medications the client takes.
D) Cognitive impairment and inability to keep up with the medications prescribed.
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