The nurse is concerned that an older client will have difficulty self-

The nurse is concerned that an older client will have difficulty self-administering medications. What did the nurse assess that caused this concern?

1. Eats several servings of fruits and vegetables each day
2. Altered memory
3. Decreased visual acuity
4. Decreased manual dexterity
5. Limits red meat in the diet

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Eating several servings of fruits and vegetables each day will not influence the older client’s ability to self-administer medications.
Rationale 2: Altered memory is one physiological change associated with aging that influences medication administration.
Rationale 3: Decreased visual acuity is one physiological change associated with aging that influences medication administration.
Rationale 4: Decreased manual dexterity is one physiological change associated with aging that influences medication administration.
Rationale 5: Limiting red meat in the diet will not influence the older client’s ability to self-administer medications.