Nr 226 Fundamentals |Patient Care Exam 1 Study Guide
▪ Psychosocial changes: do not change the PT certain pattern or routining Social isolation Death IF PT has certain pattern, risk for fall, RN should walk with the PT. Do not disrupt their routine ▪ Physiological changes: old people need to maintain ADL as passible : hemiparesis--- assess their ADL • Polypharmacy: different meds that effected body • Decease the muscle strength/tone • Skin: loss of elastic, gaunt---sucking: malnutrition. • GI: hydration, fiber, mobility • Urine incontinent : UTI • Respiration: decrease alveoli or cilia is decrease that cause respiratory problems • Immune system: decrease T-cell. • Mobility: stroke • dehydration • Neurologic system: decrease reflexes cause difficulty sleep and wake up early. • Sensory: Ear: loss of high pitch sound Eyes: presbyopia: Tastes: fewer buds Tough: decrease skin receptor Smell: diminished Decrease awareness of body positioning in space o Selected health concerns for older adults
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