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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