NSG 6420 Adult Geriatrics Test Questions

NSG 6420-Adult-Geriatrics Test Questions (2) Question : The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is: Student Answer: Reduced physiological reserve Reduced homeostatic mechanisms Impaired immunological response All of the above Instructor Explanation: The major impact of all of these physiological changes can be highlighted with three primary points. First, there is a reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, particularly cardiac, respiratory, ...