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what are the stages of the grieving process
denial
anger
bargaining
depression acceptance
Why do older people reminisce?
They need to feel that their existence has made a difference. That their lives have had
purpose and meaning.
What does the older adult fear the most?
losing control and power over themselves
What food does the middle east like?
meat
rice
vegetables
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
A medical condition characterized by long-term fatigue and other symptoms that limit a
person's ability to carry out ordinary activities.
How to improve sleep in the elderly
-give a light snack
-turn off lights and TV
-mild exercise
bladder capacity cant change but the bladder tone may change
stress incontinence
what is the 18th months of the grieving stage?
the stages of denial
erectile dysfunction (ED)
inability to achieve erection of penis
primary assessment before beginning exercise
cardio
Hispanic foods
Foods from this cultural grouping is high in complex carbohydrates, Vitamin A, Vitamin
C-rich fruits, and vegetables.
sunken eyes
dry mouth
elevated HR
low BP
Dehydration
nursing intervention for impaired swallowing
dysphagia-
-speech therapist
-up-right position when eating
-chew food all the way
, coping skills
learned early in life and modifiable
Levels Potassium
3.5-5.0
levels of sodium
135-145
levels of calcium
8.5-10.0
levels of glucose
70-100
why do you need Vit. D?
for strong bones
flu vaccine is what?
Primary Prevention
orthostatic hypotension
blood pressure that falls when sits, stands, laying down
when you have a response to stress you will see ....
- ^ Resp. rate
- ^ HR
-Hyperventilation
-^ blood glucose
-Nausea
-Decreased peristalsis
-Deceased UOP but increased frequency
Type of food for pressure area
protein
What would increase peristalsis
early ambulation
what would decrease peristalsis
-pain meds
-bed ridden
Bone density
a measure of bone strength, the degree of mineralization of the bone matrix
What does PT assess?
-ROM
-gait
-how the patient walks
tertiary prevention
-you have the problem; you are using primary and secondary to prevent/cope it.
open-ended questions
questions that allow respondents to answer however they want; not a yes or no answer
Assessment techniques for glaucoma
-Halos around lights
-Increased IOP
Normal range of IOP (Inner Ocular Pressure)
10-22 mm/hg