Geriatric Nursing

Geriatric Nursing



pruritus


intense itching
-do not use antibacterial soap (increases drying)
-less frequent bathing
-water based cleansers (no alcohol)




intermittent claudication


pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is relieved by rest


dysrhythmia / arrhythmia


Abnormal heart rhythm


ageism


Discrimination based on age

,miocardial infarction (MI)


heart attack


hemiplegia


paralysis of one side of the body


incontinence


inability to control bladder and/or bowels


syncope


fainting


dysarthria


the inability to use speech that is distinct and connected because of a loss of
muscle control after damage to the peripheral or central nervous system


CVA


cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

, TIA


transient ischemic attack (mini stroke)


ataxia


lack of muscle coordination


nocturia


excessive urination at night


orthostatic hypotension


low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up


lentigo


a flat, brownish spot on the skin sometimes caused by exposure to the sun and
weather; freckle




sundowning syndrome


Older adult habitually becomes confused, restless, and agitated after dark