Which statement made by an older adult patient would require further teaching by the nurse?
A) "Nonprescription drugs will not interfere with my prescribed medications."
B) "I can get non-childproof lids for my pills from the pharmacist."
C) "Alcohol can affect drug action."
D) "I will report any signs of drug toxicity to my doctor."

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You must be sure that older adult patients are taught how to take their prescription medications and about the danger of taking nonprescription drugs at the same time.Elderly patients often have age-related decline in renal and hepatic function,which can affect how their bodies handle many over-the-counter (OTC)drugs and prescription drugs.They may also have some loss in "hepatic reserve," thereby placing them at increased risk of adverse effects when drugs are added to their existing treatment plan.The risk of adverse drug interactions is also increased if the elderly patients' physicians don't know all the drugs they are taking.

Which Statement Made by an Older Adult Patient Would Require