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The type of communication impairment seen in patients with Alzheimer's disease, which includes a decline in the ability to comprehend and produce speech.
What is aphasia?
This phenomenon occurs when a patient’s pain is perceived in an area of the body that is different from the actual source of the pain, often due to shared neural pathways.
What is referred pain?
This condition results from insufficient intake of specific nutrients, leading to impaired immune function and delayed wound healing.
What is malnutrition?
This term refers to the volume of blood that is pumped by the heart in one minute, which is influenced by factors such as heart rate and stroke volume.
What is cardiac output?
A common neurological condition that impairs cognitive function and affects memory.
What is dementia?
This bacterial defense mechanism is triggered by damage to tissues and often presents as redness, warmth, and swelling, signifying the body’s attempt to neutralize pathogens.
What is the inflammatory response?
The key difference between acute and chronic pain in terms of duration and cause.
What is that acute pain lasts for a short time and is usually related to tissue injury, while chronic pain persists longer and may not have an obvious cause?
This nutrient, which is essential for the formation of collagen and the healing of wounds, is often deficient in older adults, especially those with poor dietary habits.
What is vitamin C?
This type of respiratory dysfunction occurs when there is an inadequate exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs, often seen in conditions such as COPD or pneumonia.
What is hypoxemia?
This condition involves difficulty in passing stools, often accompanied by pain and straining, which can be a result of poor dietary habits or inadequate fluid intake.
What is constipation?
Infections that are acquired in healthcare settings, often due to non-compliance with infection control practices, represent this category of infections.
What are healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
A type of therapy that focuses on physical techniques like heat, cold, or massage to alleviate pain.
What are nonpharmacological interventions for pain?
The process by which a wound heals, involving the stages of hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and maturation.
What is the wound healing process?
A measurement of the heart's electrical activity, which is crucial for diagnosing arrhythmias.
What is an ECG (electrocardiogram)?
This type of stroke is caused by a blockage in a blood vessel in the brain, leading to a lack of oxygen and nutrients to the affected brain tissue.
What is an ischemic stroke?
A physiological change associated with aging, this process leads to a decreased ability of the skin to retain moisture and protect against environmental stressors.
What is reduced skin elasticity?
A strategy for nurses to prevent musculoskeletal injuries by using proper posture and movement.
What are body mechanics and ergonomics?
This condition, associated with prolonged pressure and moisture, commonly affects patients who are immobile and can lead to the development of ulcers.
What are pressure injuries?
A condition that can compromise ventilation and perfusion, leading to hypoxemia.
What is a respiratory condition like COPD?
This type of stroke, often linked to uncontrolled hypertension, occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, causing bleeding into surrounding tissues.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
This age-related condition can result in cognitive decline, where older individuals experience memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with everyday tasks.
What is dementia?
Most common type of arthritis
osteoarthritis
This assessment tool, commonly used in healthcare settings, helps identify individuals at risk for developing pressure ulcers by evaluating factors like nutrition, moisture, and mobility.
What is the Braden Scale?
This chronic circulatory condition, often caused by atherosclerosis, leads to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, increasing the risk of heart attacks and angina.
What is coronary artery disease (CAD)?
The process by which the body digests food and absorbs nutrients, involving complex coordination between the gastrointestinal system and various enzymes.
What is gastrointestinal motility?