NR 601 Week 2 Quiz Review

Exam (elaborations) NR 601 Week 2 Quiz Review  Know the physical and physiological changes in the elderly *Appendix A pgs 643-650* 3 Primary Points 1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, especially cardiac, respiratory, and renal. 2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems such as temperature control and fluid and electrolyte imbalances. 3. Impaired immunological function: risk for infection is higher and autoimmune diseases are more pr...

Exam (elaborations) NR 601 Week 2 Quiz Review (NR601) All questions will come from reading (Goroll, Kennedy), Lessons and Presentations – you should have received the PPTs Week 1 Kennedy  Know the physical and physiological changes in the elderly *Appendix A pgs 643-650* 3 Primary Points 1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, especially cardiac, respiratory, and renal. 2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems such as temperature cont...