...uncommon ways: symptoms are less predictable; older...
...reactions; and they are at greater risk...
...the U.S. (people are living longer) (1)...
...most baby boomers are 65+. 2. General...
...of chronic disease are related to high...
...30. (2) Neurotransmitters are not synthesized at...
...(2) Neurotransmitters are not synthesized at the...
...(4) Memory processes are slower. (5) Learning...
...decrease. (1) Pupils are smaller; pupillary response...
...(cataracts and glaucoma are common). c) Smell:...
...age 30. Neurotransmitters are not synthesized at...
...30. Neurotransmitters are not synthesized at the...
...conduction. Memory processes are slower. Learning takes...
...perception decrease. Pupils are smaller; pupillary response...
...(cataracts and glaucoma are common). 9. Olfactory:...
...die of CHD are age 65 or...
...elderly patients do not have ST-T wave...
...a) Therapeutic treatments are applicable, but modifications...
...a) Respiratory disorders are commonly encountered in...
...die of CHD are age 65 or...
...patient: 50% do not have ST-T wave...
...elderly: Therapeutic treatments are applicable (consider modifications)....
...9. Respiratory disorders are commonly encountered in...
...b) Pathophysiology is not directly related to...
...loss of function are complications. 5. Compression...
...adults Pathophysiology is not directly related to...
...Changes in motility are not normal age-related...
...in motility are not normal age-related changes....
...for GU changes are numerous: a) Fluid...
...d) Often symptoms are not apparent e)...
...Often symptoms are not apparent e) Older...
...Changes in motility are not normal age-related...
...in motility are not normal age-related changes....
...for GU changes are numerous: Fluid balance...
...catheters Often symptoms are not apparent Older...
...Often symptoms are not apparent Older adult...
...c) Thyroid conditions are often undiagnosed. (1)...
...and antibody responses are impaired. 2. Infection...
...Pneumonia and influenza are among the top...
...in the U.S. are 65+ c) Risk...
...and antibody responses are impaired. 7a. Infection...
...Pneumonia and influenza are among the top...
...and low mood are not a normal...
...low mood are not a normal part...
...thinking ability). Causes are: a) Nonreversible dementia...
...adults. b) Rates are higher among those...
...of persistent symptoms not related to loss....
...(“quiet”) delirium might not be noticed. PowerPoint...
...2. Three Ds are not normal aging....
...Three Ds are not normal aging. Normal...
...and low mood are not normal. When...
...low mood are not normal. When an...
...older adults. Rates are higher in institutional...
...(“quiet”) delirium might not be noticed. 13....
...Falls 1. Falls are a common accident...
...2. Older patients are at higher risk...
...1. Falls Falls are a common accident...
...care. Older patients are at higher risk....
...Geriatric assessment tools are commonly used to...
...when certain letters are recited 3. Geriatric...
...sores: (1) Subscales are scored based on...
...development. (3) Ulcers are prevented by reducing...
...Geriatric assessment tools are commonly used to...
...1. Traumatic injuries are a leading cause...
...heart rate might not respond to blood...
...a) Pelvic fractures are associated with great...
...d) Elderly do not scar as much...
...do (pressure garments not essential). e) Common...
...1. Traumatic injuries are a result of...
...injuries include: Falls are the most common....
...injuries Pelvic fractures are associated with great...
...end of life are often neglected. c)...
...neglected. c) Nurses are challenged with blending...
...intensive treatments might not be appropriate. (2)...
...patients who might not benefit. d) Nursing...
...(c) Tachycardia might not occur in hypovolemia;...
...the elderly person are often neglected. Nurses...
...intensive treatments might not be appropriate. Decisions...
...patients who might not benefit. 7. Nursing...
...increase. Tachycardia might not occur in hypovolemia;...
...healthy seniors that are not in health...
...seniors that are not in health care...