MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING CONCEPTS FOR
INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIVE CARE 2 VOLUME SET
9TH EDITION BY IGNATAVICIUS SCRIPT COMPLETE ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What are common renal issues in older adults?
Answer: Increased risk of dehydration, decreased excretion of medications, hyponatremia,
hypernatremia.
◉ What are common genitourinary and reproductive changes in older adults?
Answer: Decline in bladder function, uterine and vaginal atrophy, decreased reproductive hormone
levels.
◉ What gastrointestinal changes occur in older adults?
, Answer: Delayed gastric emptying, increased acid secretion, constipation, increased feeling full after a
meal.
◉ What nutritional issues are common in older adults?
Answer: Diminished senses of taste and smell, premature feelings of fullness, dysphagia.
◉ What musculoskeletal changes occur in older adults?
Answer: Decreased muscle mass, stiffening of tendons, increased risk for falls.
◉ What immunological and skin changes are common in older adults?
Answer: Diminished immune function, increased risk of skin breakdown, xeroderma.
◉ What are common sensory changes in older adults?
Answer: Decrease in visual acuity, decreased hearing.
INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIVE CARE 2 VOLUME SET
9TH EDITION BY IGNATAVICIUS SCRIPT COMPLETE ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What are common renal issues in older adults?
Answer: Increased risk of dehydration, decreased excretion of medications, hyponatremia,
hypernatremia.
◉ What are common genitourinary and reproductive changes in older adults?
Answer: Decline in bladder function, uterine and vaginal atrophy, decreased reproductive hormone
levels.
◉ What gastrointestinal changes occur in older adults?
, Answer: Delayed gastric emptying, increased acid secretion, constipation, increased feeling full after a
meal.
◉ What nutritional issues are common in older adults?
Answer: Diminished senses of taste and smell, premature feelings of fullness, dysphagia.
◉ What musculoskeletal changes occur in older adults?
Answer: Decreased muscle mass, stiffening of tendons, increased risk for falls.
◉ What immunological and skin changes are common in older adults?
Answer: Diminished immune function, increased risk of skin breakdown, xeroderma.
◉ What are common sensory changes in older adults?
Answer: Decrease in visual acuity, decreased hearing.