Nur 257 midterm - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is an acute illness? - Dz that have a rapid onset & short duration Ex: Colds, flu, acute gastroenteritis What is a chronic illness? - Dz that are prolonged, do not resolve spontaneously, & are rarely cured What are characteristics of acute illness? - Self-limiting Responds readily to tx Complications infrequent After illness, clients can return to previous level of functioning What are characteristics of chronic illness? - Permanent impairments Irreversi...

You have been providing care for an 82-year-old man whose signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease have become more severe over the past several months. The man tells you that he can no longer do as many things for himself as he used to be able to do. What factor should you recognize as impacting your patient's life most significantly? a. neurologic deficits b. loss of independence c. age-related changes d. tremors and decreased mobility - correct answer b, loss of independence An occ...

Midterm Prep: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen You have been providing care for an 82-year-old man whose signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease have become more severe over the past several months. The man tells you that he can no longer do as many things for himself as he used to be able to do. What factor should you recognize as impacting your patient's life most significantly? a. neurologic defici...