Geriatric Nursing
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Galen
Question:
What are some common symptoms for an older adult that becomes
overheated?
Answer:
Headache
Exhaustion
LOC changes
Muscle flaccidity
, Question:
What pt teaching should be done for an older adult that is dealing with
vision changes?
Answer:
Don't drive, especially at night
(cataracts will exacerbate this further)
Question:
What should a pt with CHF be monitoring regularly? When should they call
the doctor?
Answer:
Weight/Edema, BP, and HR
Call the doctor if you gain more than 2-3 lbs
Question:
Which lab value is indicative of infection? What should you do if that lab
value is present?
Answer:
Leukocytosis = > 10k WBC
Call the doctor