The nurse is concerned that an older client is experiencing an adverse

The nurse is concerned that an older client is experiencing an adverse effect from a prescribed medication. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?

1. Altered memory
2. Altered organ responsiveness
3. Decreased manual dexterity
4. Decreased visual acuity

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Altered memory will not cause an adverse drug effect.
Rationale 2: Altered quality of organ responsiveness, resulting in adverse effects becoming pronounced before therapeutic effects are achieved, is one effect of medications on the older client.
Rationale 3: Decreased manual dexterity will not cause an adverse drug effect.
Rationale 4: Decreased visual acuity will not cause an adverse drug effect.