Question

which factor does the nurse identify as putting an older adult at increased risk of suffering a medication - related adverse event? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct. use of labeled pill boxes for medication management care through multiple specialist health - care providers increased drug clearance by the liver reduced drug excretion by the kidneys use of an electronic health record

Explanation:

1. Using labeled pill - boxes helps with medication management and reduces the risk of adverse events.
2. Care through multiple specialist healthcare providers can lead to issues like polypharmacy (multiple medications prescribed by different doctors), increasing the risk of adverse events.
3. Increased drug clearance by the liver is generally a positive factor and reduces the risk of drug accumulation and adverse events.
4. Reduced drug excretion by the kidneys can lead to drug accumulation in the body, increasing the risk of adverse events.
5. Use of an electronic health record helps in better communication and coordination among healthcare providers, reducing the risk of adverse events.

Answer:

B. Care through multiple specialist health - care providers
D. Reduced drug excretion by the kidneys