NUR 205 (NUR205)

Foundations Final exam Older adult Normal aging vs illness - Normal aging consists of: o Heart & blood vessels: stiffening of arteries & blood vessels; physical activity & walking uphill or long distances may become more difficult o Bones: bones become less dense, making them more fragile and likely to break o Muscles: lose flexibility, strength, and endurance o Bladder & bowel: the ability of bladder to stretch and return to normal shape may mean less able to hold urine and more trips ...