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| What are the normal memory changes that occur as one ages? |
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Short Term Memory declines
Whereas Long term memory undergoes minimal change. |
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| What symptoms might the nurse expect to see in an older person who has had an overload of changes as well as a respiratory infection? |
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| Why can the BP of older adults be expected to increase? |
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| Heart work increases in response to increased peripheral resistance |
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| What is the major cause of respiratory disability in the elderly? |
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| List five nursing interventions to promote adequate bowel functioning for older persons. |
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1. Determine what is "normal" GI functioning for each individual
2. Increase fiber and bulk in the diet
3. Provide adequate hydration
4. Encourage regular exercise
5. Encourage eating small meals frequently |
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| How can a female nurse increase the older clients ability to hear and speak? |
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Definition
| Lower the pitch or tone of her voice |
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| What is the most common visual problem occuring in the elderly? |
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| A decreased ability of the eye to accommodate to close work |
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| Glossy white ring encircling the periphery of the cornea |
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Definition
| Decrease in hearing acuity, auditory threshold, pitch and tone discrimination and speech intelligibility |
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| Describe the onset of Alzheimer Disease. |
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| Slow, Insidious onset and a progressive downward course |
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| What is the purpose of a reality-orientation Group? |
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Definition
| To keep the client oriented to time, place and person |
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| What are two factors that cause a decrease in the excretion of drugs by the kidneys? |
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Definition
| Decrease in glomerular filtration and slowed organ functioning |
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