NR 601 Week 1 Discussion Board – Polypharmacy (2 Versions)( Latest Version 2022/2023 ) Polypharmacy is a common concern, especially in the elderly. List the definitions of polypharmacy you encounter in your assigned reading. Include an additional referen

NR 601 Week 1 Discussion Board – Polypharmacy (2 Versions)( Latest Version 2022/2023 ) Polypharmacy is a common concern, especially in the elderly. List the definitions of polypharmacy you encounter in your assigned reading. Include an additional reference from an evidence based practice journal article or national guideline. Discuss three risk factors that can lead to polypharmacy. Explain the rationale for why each listed item is a risk factor. Riskfactors are different than adverse drug reactions. ADRs can be a result of polypharmacy, and is important, but ADRs are not arisk factor. Discuss three action steps that a provider can take to prevent polypharmacy. Provide an example of how your clinical preceptors have addressed polypharmacy.