Exam (elaborations)
GERO Exam NURS 1015 | Questions solved 100% Correct/Verified Solutions
- Course
- Institution
GERO Exam NURS 1015 | Questions solved 100% Correct/Verified Solutions
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
GERO Exam NURS 1015 | Questionssolved 100% Correct/Verified Solutions
Psychosocial changes in older adults - ANSWER - Retirement
- Social isolation
- Sexuality
- Housing and environment
- Death
Older adults and acute care setting - ANSWER Acute care settings pose risks for
adverse events:
Delirium
Dehydration
Malnutrition
Health care-associated infections
Urinary incontinence
Falls
Difference between Delirium and Dementia - ANSWER -Delirium is rapid onset;
dementia is *slow and gradual*
-Delirium is reversible; dementia is usually permanent
, -Delirium cause: result of systemic illness or medication; dementia cause:
Usually a chronic brain disorder.
-Delirium requires immediate medical attention, dementia requires attention but
not as immediate
- Delirium followed by decreased level of consciousness; dementia , level of
consciousness may be intact.
Older Adults and Restorative Care - ANSWER Types of ongoing care:
-Continues recovery from acute illness
-Addresses chronic conditions that affect daily functioning
Goal
-To regain or improve prior level of independence, ADLs, instrumental activities of
daily living (IADLs)
Psychosocial Theories of aging - ANSWER Maslow's theory ranks an individual's
needs from the most basic to the most complex.
"Physiologic, safety and security, belonging, self-esteem and self actualization
needs"
Erik Erikson's theory Eight stage is INTEGRITY vs. DESPAIR
PECK's theory: although physical decline occurs in old age, mental and
social capacities tend to increase.
the most accurate measurement of age is the ability to perform activities of daily
Living (ADLs) - ANSWER HESI hint
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller KenAli. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
81989 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now