The nurse is working with the older adult population and recognizes that polypharmacy can increase the risk for the older adult for:

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Polypharmacy is the prescription and use of multiple medications (usually five or more) to deal with concomitant multiple diseases and can lead to adverse drug events, such as medication interactions, decreased functional status, cognitive impairment, and falls.

The Nurse Is Working with the Older Adult Population and Recognizes