Which assessment finding indicates that the patient is at risk for developing polypharmacy?

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Polypharmacy is the use of multiple prescription medications,putting the patient at risk for developing harmful drug interactions.The four different medications for congestive heart failure put the patient at risk of developing polypharmacy.Financial assistance,storage location,and use of mail-order pharmacy do not increase the risk of polypharmacy.

Which Assessment Finding Indicates That the Patient Is at Risk