Caring For Older Adults Holistically 7Th Edition Dahlkemper Tested Questions And Complete Solutions

CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS
HOLISTICALLY 7TH EDITION DAHLKEMPER
TESTED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS

◉ What is important to remember when assessing the
Gastrointestinal System of elders?
Answer: Decrease sense of taste/smell - increased sugar/salt
intake
Decreased GI motility and absorption
Liver/pancreas smaller in size - med toxicity


◉ What is important to remember when assessing the
Genitourinary system of elders?
Answer: Diminished urinary function
Decreased GFR
Fluid/Electrolyte imbalances
Prone to UTI's and stress incontinence(women)
Decreased medication excretion


◉ What is important to remember when assessing the
reproductive system of elders?
Answer: Decreased estrogen/testosterone

, Lack of lubrication/painful sex
Can have impotence/sexual dysfunction
BPH effects sexuality
Erectile dysfunction


◉ What is important to remember when assessing the
musculoskeletal system of elders?
Answer: Loss of muscle mass and tone
Kyphosis - loss of height
Bone demineralization - osteoporosis
Prone to fractures, altered flexibility and balance


◉ What are some ways you can prevent bone loss with aging?
Answer: Weight bearing exercise
Supplements


◉ What is the best way to prevent falls in the elderly?
Answer: FREQUENT CHECKS


◉ What is important to remember when assessing the
Neurological system of elders?
Answer: Continual loss of neurons
Reflexes are slower
Decreased sensitivity/pain perception