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NUR 2214 / NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Module Four Overview | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College  Geriatric Care Models  Overview  With the aging population, escalating demand for care of the older adult, and limited specialist resources, new care delivery models are needed to improve capacity for primary health care for older adults.  Access barriers to social support and/or financial resources can lead to missed appointments, fragmented care, and poor control...

NUR 2214 / NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Module Nine Overview | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College  Overview  Societal perceptions  Society's attitude towards old age is influenced by ones experiences, cultural beliefs, and values.  These perceptions are attributed to the individual’s life experiences, their age, their values, their educational background, their socioeconomic level and the overall cultural norm within one’s direct physical and social environ...

NUR 2214 / NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Module Seven Overview | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College  Case Management and Community Resources  Overview  The complex role of the gerontological nurse extends to one being an advocate, collaborator, educator, and case manager.  The complexity of older adult care extends to measures to ensure the safety and coordinated care so that clients and their family receives the appropriate resources within the community and the ho...

NUR 2214 / NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Module Six Overview | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College  Transitions Across Care Settings  Polypharmacy  The incidence of polypharmacy in the older adult population is relative to multiple care providers being involved in the client’s care as well as the older adult transitioning from one care setting to another.  Polypharmacy, falls, and cognitive changes are prevalent among hospitalized older adult  The client could b...

NUR 2214 / NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Module Three Overview | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College  Physiological Needs of the Older Adult - Integumentary - The skin is often the first sign of aging and is the most visible aspect of aging - Dermatoporosis – the process in which the skin becomes less pigmented, elastic, and more thin. - The older adult’s skin is prone for injuries such as pressure ulcers, bruising, skin tears, and poor wound healing due to decreased bloo...

NUR 2214 / NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Module Eight Overview | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College  Health Resources and Prevention Initiatives  Socioeconomic Factors  Nurses must have an understanding of the socioeconomic and environmental variables that significantly impact the client's health behaviors.  Socioeconomic factors including income, education, health status, and available support systems impact the client’s perceptions about their health.  The...

NR 2214 / NR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Module One Overview | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College  History and Evolution  Older adults are one of the largest group of patients in acute care, long term care facilities, and rehabilitation facilities.  As Baby Boomers age and the number of people living longer increases, the need for those with an aging expertise grows.  The field of gerontological nursing has evolved over the past decades and its specialty is in greate...

NUR 2214 / NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Module Two Overview | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College  Biological Theories of Aging  Theories of aging helps nurses to understand older adult changes, behaviors, and most importantly for the nurse to recognize problems and to provide interventions.  Theory is an unproven concept that attempts to explain some type of phenomena or observation.  Theories must be supported with evidence over time.  Free radical  The term ...