Asked by Kajal Bharany on Jul 02, 2024
An older patient has developed acute confusion.The patient has been on tranquilizers for the past week.The patient's vital signs are normal.What should the nurse do?
A) Take into account age-related changes in body systems that affect pharmacokinetic activity.
B) Increase the dose of tranquilizer if the cause of the confusion is an infection.
C) Note when the confusion occurs and medicate before that time.
D) Restrict telephone usage to prevent further confusion.
Pharmacokinetic Activity
The study of how an organism affects a drug, including the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs.
Tranquilizers
Medications used to reduce tension or anxiety.
Acute Confusion
A sudden onset of disorientation or lack of awareness regarding time, place, or identity.
- Initiate plans for safeguarding medication practices and resolve usual health errors encountered by the aged.
Learning Objectives
- Initiate plans for safeguarding medication practices and resolve usual health errors encountered by the aged.
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