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| What is the most common complaint amoung the eldierly? |
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Definition
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| What happens in the elderly? |
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Definition
- decreased vascularity
- decreased melanin
- decreased SQ fat
- thickened epidermis
- decreased hair growth, rate of nail growth |
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| S/S of Basal Cell Carcinoma? |
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Definition
- irregular shape
- irregular borders
- change in color
- change in size
- itchiness or bleeding |
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Definition
| minor abrasions with nonblanchable edema |
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Definition
| some skin loss, resemblance to a blister or abrasion |
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| An unsightly skin condition characterized by yellow, waxy crusts that can be either dry or moist? |
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Definition
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| The decrease in the amount of SQ tissue reduces the older adult's ability to regulate body temperature/ |
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Definition
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| What foot problems can occur in the elderly? |
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Definition
- thick nails
- corns
- calluses
- blisters
- bunions |
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