Term
| Why would an elderly person have an increased risk of Urinary Tract Infections? |
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Definition
Decreased bladder tone which causes urinary stasis and therefore can lead to a UTI
(ex. of a Physical Barrier that is altered) |
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Term
The elderly tend to have decreased tissue perfusion because of what disease? |
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Definition
Vascular disease
(decreased Blood Flow) |
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Term
Elderly have a decreased Immune function to the Skin because of what happens? |
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Definition
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Term
The elderly have a slower healing and ability to fight infection due to: |
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Definition
Decreased phagocytic activity and impaired neutrophil function |
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Term
| The elderly are at risk for Immobility which can bring on what other complications: |
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Definition
Cardiovascular (decreased CO and increased vascular resistance)
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Term
The elderly can have Gastrointestinal problems due to risk of decreased: |
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Definition
HCl production and peristalsis |
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Term
The Genitourinary System in the eldery is altered due to decreased: |
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Definition
Bladder emptying and mucosal barrier |
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