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A geriatric nurse is teaching student nurses about the risk factors for development of delirium in older adults. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?

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The question is incomplete. The complete question is as follows:

A geriatric nurse is teaching student nurses about the risk factors for development of delirium in older adults. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?

A. "Taking multiple medications may lead to adverse interactions or toxicity."

B. "Age-related cognitive changes may lead to alterations in mental status."

C. "Lack of rigorous exercise may lead to decreased cerebral blood flow."

D. "Decreased social interaction may lead to profound isolation and psychosis."

Answer:

Option (A).

Step-by-step explanation:

Delirium may be defined as the condition in which the individual has decrease awareness and not clear about his situation. The individual is not focused and has confused thinking.

The multiple medication might leads to the worsening condition of the individual suffering from delirium. The individual has difficulty in thinking and or remembering the events. The medications do not help to overcome from this problem.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

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