Nursing Problem
• Provide a summary of what has been written regarding the topic of polypharmacy in older adults.
• Explain how the problem impacts geriatric clients including 2 risk factors or problems associated with polypharmacy and the consequences of using several drug therapies on the body i.e. liver or kidney function
• Address the key components of a nursing assessment of medication reconciliation including using evidence-based guidelines such as the BEERS criteria.
• How can the geriatric nurse help to advocate and improve the care of older adults as it relates to polypharmacy including nursing interventions or teaching and education using evidence-based research?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.