What are examples of conditions that decrease heat production?
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- inactivity
- malnutrition
- endocrine disorders
- neuromuscular conditions
, What affects an older person ability to adept to hotter climates?
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- higher threshold for the onset of sweating
- diminished response when sweating occurs
- dulled sensation of warm environments
-renal and cardiovascular changes
- diminished thirst sensation, which can lead to inadequate fluid intake.
What are consequences of hypothermia?
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prolonged peripheral vasoconstriction leading to tissue ischemia leading
to tissue necrosis or death
What are interventions to hypothermia?
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Passive re-warming measures: warm environment, warmed blankets, warm
drinks.
Active re-warming measures: warmed IV fluids, warming blankets/baths.
Monitor for complications: worsening of symptoms, decreased urine
output, dysrhythmias
Why is a febrile response harder to recognize in older patients?
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- inactivity
- malnutrition
- endocrine disorders
- neuromuscular conditions
, What affects an older person ability to adept to hotter climates?
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- higher threshold for the onset of sweating
- diminished response when sweating occurs
- dulled sensation of warm environments
-renal and cardiovascular changes
- diminished thirst sensation, which can lead to inadequate fluid intake.
What are consequences of hypothermia?
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prolonged peripheral vasoconstriction leading to tissue ischemia leading
to tissue necrosis or death
What are interventions to hypothermia?
Give this one a try later!
Passive re-warming measures: warm environment, warmed blankets, warm
drinks.
Active re-warming measures: warmed IV fluids, warming blankets/baths.
Monitor for complications: worsening of symptoms, decreased urine
output, dysrhythmias
Why is a febrile response harder to recognize in older patients?
