The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who was admitted with a stage 3 pressure ulcer on the left heel and who also has a history of Parkinson's disease and chronic renal failure.To minimize the patient's risk of developing an iatrogenic illness,the nurse does which of the following as the priority?

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The patient's multiple comorbidities and medical history make them particularly susceptible to adverse medication reactions. Therefore, reviewing all medications for possible adverse reactions is the priority to minimize the risk of an iatrogenic illness. Using sterile technique when changing the heel dressings is important for preventing infection, but it is not the priority in this situation. Similarly, assisting the patient in choosing appropriate foods and instructing the patient to call for assistance when needing to go to the bathroom are important aspects of care but are not the priority in minimizing the risk of an iatrogenic illness for this patient.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Adult Patient Who