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Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing Chapters 40–41: Study Guide & Exam Review

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Review Chapters 40–41 of Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing with this study guide and exam review. This resource helps nursing students reinforce essential nursing principles, review key terminology, and strengthen their understanding of fundamental nursing practices covered in both chapters. Use this guide to organize your revision, revisit important concepts, and identify areas that may require additional study as you prepare for nursing coursework and examinations.

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Page 1 of 20 Fundamental Concepts and Skills
Fundamental
for Nursing
Concepts
Chapters
and40–41
Skills for
_ Study
Nursing
Guide
Chapters
& Exam
40–41
Review.pdf
_ Study Guide & Exam Review




Fundamental Concepts and Skills for
Nursing Chapters 40–41 | Study Guide
& Exam Review




Page 1 of 20 Fundamental Concepts and Skills
Fundamental
for Nursing
Concepts
Chapters
and40–41
Skills for
_ Study
Nursing
Guide
Chapters
& Exam
40–41
Review.pdf
_ Study Guide & Exam Review

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Five most common physical care problems that plague the older population are:


Impaired mobility, alteration in elimination, alteration in nutrition, sensory deficits, and
polypharmacy


Strength training for older adults even in their 90s improves what?


Balance and walking endurance


What are one of the most common safety problems for the older adult?


Falls




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Diuretics, antihypertensives, and antihistamines increase the risk of ____________,
which may cause the patient to become lightheaded and fall.


Postural (or orthostatic) hypotension (unusually low blood pressure upon standing).


Where do most falls occur?


Bedroom or bathroom.


What is the most common reason why older adults are institutionalized?


Incontinence.




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