You are a PACU nurse caring for an older adult client who is recovering from surgery. The client tells you they are in pain. You know older adults react to medications differently than younger clients. What does this client's age put them at increased risk for?

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Older adults are at increased risk for an overdose of pain medications because they may have decreased liver and kidney function, which can affect how medications are metabolized and excreted from the body. It is important for healthcare providers to monitor the dosage and frequency of pain medications given to older adult clients.

You Are a PACU Nurse Caring for an Older Adult