Question

which information will the nurse consider regarding medications when planning care for an older adult patient? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct. medication schedule may be complex. drug toxicity is reduced. medications may interact with each other. excretion of the medications is enhanced. side effects may be increased.

Explanation:

Older adults often have multiple - health conditions and take multiple medications, leading to a complex medication schedule. Medications can interact with each other. Their physiological changes can increase side - effects and drug toxicity, and may impair drug excretion rather than enhance it.

Answer:

Medication schedule may be complex.
Medications may interact with each other.
Side effects may be increased.