Summarize the role of the medical assistant in caring for aging patients. When a physician orders medication for a geriatric patient, why must adaptations be made for the age of the person? Why is it important to weigh and measure older adults at each medical visit?

Describe the principles of effective communication with older adults. Why is nonverbal communication so important?

Anurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin patches. the nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? a. “i will move the patch to my leg if i get a headache.” b. “i will rotate the application site to avoid skin irritation.” c. “i will apply a new patch if i have chest pain.” d. “i cannot take a sublingual tablet of nitroglycerin after applying the patch.”