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NUR 242 MED|SURG EXAM 1 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS AND LATEST QUESTIONS ALREADY RATED A+ (2024- 2025) Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood - ANS-65 - 74 young old 75 - 84 middle old 85 - 99 old old 100 and older elite old Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults - ANS-Year...

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NUR 242 MED|SURG EXAM 1 WITH
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2025)




Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood - ANS-65 - 74 young old

75 - 84 middle old

85 - 99 old old

100 and older elite old



Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults - ANS-Yearly flu vaccine

pneumococcal vaccine

Shingles vaccine

tetanus and booster every 10 years

wear seat belts

alcohol in moderation

avoid smoking

smoke detectors

,prevent falls - waxed floors and scattered rugs

medications as prescribed

avoid OTC medications unless primary care phyisican directs

Yearly physicial

regular exercise

socialization

reminisce



Common health Issues and Concerns older adults - ANS-Decreased nutrition and hydration

Decreased mobility

Stress and loss

Accidents - falls most common/MVA

Drug use and misuse

Mental health/cognition problems (including substance abuse)

Elder neglect and abuse

Depression older adults - ANS-Most common mental health/behavioral health problem among older
adults.

Use Geriatric Depression Scale form

Mood disorder having cognitive, affective, physical manifestations

Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)

Secondary or situational



Dementia older adults - ANS-slowly progresses

generally chronic

intellectual impairment

Most common Alzheimer's

Multi-infarct dementia, the second most common resulting from a vascular disorder

GFTT ( Geriatric Failure To Thrive) Complex Syndrome - ANS-Under nutrition

Impaired mobility

, Depression

Cognitive impairment



Depression older adults - ANS-Most common mental health/behavioral health problem among older
adults.

Use Geriatric Depression Scale form

Mood disorder having cognitive, affective, physical manifestations

Primary (lack of neurotransmitters)

Secondary or situational



Dementia older adults - ANS-slowly progresses

generally chronic

intellectual impairment

Most common Alzheimer's

Multi-infarct dementia, the second most common resulting from a vascular disorder




Delirium older adults - ANS-Acute and fluctuating onset

results from an unfamiliar place

Symptoms - inattentiveness, disorganized thinking, and altered level of consciousness



Nurse's role in Rehab - ANS-Advocate for the patient and family

Create therapeutic rehab milieu

provide whole person patient-centered care

Collaborate with healthcare team for patient outcome and develop care plan

Communicate with effectively with all members of the health care team, patient and family

Evaluate effectiveness of plan of care for the patient and family

Use Braden scale - skin break down risk

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