NUR2214C Exam 1 Questions And Answers.

equitable - providing care that does not vary in quality because of gender, ethnicity, geographic location, and socioeconomic status aging disrupts absorption of - vitamin D, C, A calcium the elderly are less able to taste - salty and sweet elderly should increase intake in what and how much should they intake - fiber 35-50 grams fluids 2 L ex of physiologic behaviors - sleep disturbances increased physical symptoms (GI distress) emotional manifestations (withdrawal, anxiety, anger, and depression) excessive alcohol consumption increases risk for falls and other accidents, affects mood and cognition and leads to complications of chronic diseases such as: - DM Hypertension gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) recommended alcohol intake for those 65 and older - no more than one drink a day or 7 in a week screening tools for alcohol abuse/alcoholism - -Short michigan alcoholism screening test (geriatric version SMAST-G)- 10 yes/no answer test -CAGE questionnaire -Alcohol-related problems survey (ARPS) -Short ARPS (shARPS)older adults with depression may also have: - insomnia excessive daytime sleeping poor appetite lack of energy unwillingness to participate in recreational activities delerium - acute state of confusion