Asked by Dylan Hubbard on Sep 29, 2024

The nurse closely monitors an older adult for signs of medication toxicity. Which physiological change is the reason for the nurse's action?

A) Reduced glomerular filtration
B) Reduced esophageal stricture
C) Increased gastric motility
D) Increased liver mass

Medication Toxicity

Harmful effects caused by overconsumption or adverse reaction to drugs, potentially leading to poisoning or other serious outcomes.

Reduced Glomerular Filtration

A decrease in the kidney's ability to filter blood, potentially leading to an accumulation of waste products in the body.

  • Examine patients for evidence of therapeutic success and harmful effects of drugs.