A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is to undergo total hip arthroplasty.
1. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is to undergo total hip arthroplasty. When assessing the client prior to administering pain medication, what physiological changes associated with aging should the nurse consider regarding how the client absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes the medication?
2. When caring for the older adult client, what actions can the nurse take to help prevent polypharmacy and potential medication interactions?
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