The nurse caring for a 91-year-old patient with osteoarthritis is reviewing the patients chart. This patient is on a variety of medications prescribed by different care providers in the community. In light of the QSEN competency of safety, what is the nurse most concerned about with this patient?

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Drug interactions are more likely to occur in older adults because of the higher incidence of chronic illness and the increased use of prescription and OTC medications. The other options are all good answers for this patient because of the patients age and disease process. However, they are not what the nurse would be most concerned about in terms of ensuring safety

The Nurse Caring for a 91-Year-Old Patient with Osteoarthritis Is