HEALTH ASS NR 305 - Luciana Case Study/HEALTH ASS NR 305 - Luciana Case Study.

HEALTH ASS 305 ASSESSING THE OLDER ADULT As you well know, the population of the US is aging. The percentage of older patients (always high) is even higher now. Older adults present with unique needs as well as a more complex health picture. The old-old (>85) is the fastest growing segment of the population. 82% have at least one chronic condition. Age-associated changes are most pronounced in advanced age of 85 years or older, may alter the older person’s response to illness, show gre...

Pathophysiology Formative Review (Unit 1-6) Chapter 1 1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease An inherited disorder A combination of specific etiological factors An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment 2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the: subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. signs and symptoms of a disease. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a...

HEALTH ASS 305 WEEK 6/HEALTH ASS 305 WEEK 6