An 80-year-old person is admitted to the hospital. During the health assessment process, which of the following conditions should the person be screened for by the nurse? (select all that apply)

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Alcoholism and illegal drug use are often overlooked by health care professionals because of a person's age. Many older adults take multiple over-the-counter and prescription medications and are at risk for drug interactions.

An 80-Year-Old Person Is Admitted to the Hospital