The nurse is reviewing new medication orders for several patients in a long-term care facility. Which patient does the nurse recognize as being at the highest risk for having cognitive impairment related to prescribed medications?
A) The patient prescribed an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection.
B) The patient prescribed a cholinesterase inhibitor for early Alzheimer's disease.
C) The patient prescribed a beta-blocker for hypertension.
D) The patient prescribed a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis.
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