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_______________, such as body odor, uncleanliness, or soiled clothing or undergarments are examples of physical appearances that signify probable abuse towards elderly
Poor hygiene
Patients with hearing impairment mostly learn to ___________, so the nurse should try to stand or sit at the patient’s eye level so that the patient can read the nurse’s lips.
read lips
In the event of a durable power of attorney advance directive, the patient should ________ to ensure that there is no conflict in the decision making by the health care agent.
write down wishes
physiologic change in older adults causes anemia is a _________
decrease in red blood cell (RBC) production
Use of protective devices when they are not medically indicated could indicate abusive behavior in a health care setting
protective devices
_______________ is one indicator that the airway is blocked and may be aspirating food particles.
Cyanosis
The ________ increases the risk for aspiration because the head of the patient should be kept high during and after feeding.
supine position
_______ is a condition where a person has difficulty swallowing food and can result from cranial nerve damage.
Dysphagia
The number of _____________ a person consumes should be in balance with the energy requirements of that person.
calories
_______ is the failure to provide for the self because of a lack of ability or lack of awareness
Self-neglect
__________ is essential to produce prothrombin, a factor necessary for blood clotting.
Vitamin K
The lack of ___________________ is the biggest contributor to an older adult’s nutritional risk because this makes a person unable to buy the required food.
financial support
A ______ helps keep track of the older adult's nutritional requirements and intake and should include type, frequency and amount of food.
dietary record
this is when the family members or a trusted person of the older adult misuses the resources meant for care of the older adult.
Financial abuse
____________ is caused by aging results in an increased risk for heart murmurs
valvular calcification
_______________ in the inner ear of an older adult can cause increased problems with balance and a decrease in the number of hair cells
Atrophy of vestibular structures
______ is a passive form of abuse in which caregivers fail to provide for the needs of older persons under their care
Neglect
the nervous system is affected by a decrease in the number of nerve fibers, leading to decreased proprioception, ______________, and ___________
decreased reflexes, and decreased coordination
____________ leads to decreased bladder capacity, thus causing more frequent urination in older adults
Decreased tissue elasticity
this medication can color the stool, dark green color and should be taken during or after meals for better absorption
iron supplement
Warning signs of __________ includes wounds in various stages of healing, doctor shopping, and refusal of visitors by the caregiver.
physical abuse
Cues to confirm bacterial pneumonia diagnosis include:__________
pneumonic patch in the lung, along with an elevated WBC count
_____________ authorizes a close confidante to make decisions regarding health care when the patient is unable to do so.
Durable power of attorney
The most common issue of aging that results in frustration among older adults who are affected by chronic illness and requiring constant care is the _________.
loss of independence
Signs of this is an excessive agreement or compliance with the caregiver
Abuse
Decreases risk for fluid volume overload by
increased protein
this type of aphasia may use brief sentences with minimal grammatical structures. they speak in short sentences that make no sense and have no resemblance to reality
Broca aphasia
______ medications may help calm a person with delirium who has severe agitation or confusion or who misinterprets the environment in a way that leads to severe paranoia, fear, or hallucinations.
Antianxiety
________ medications increase risk for fluid volume deficit due to increase urine output
Diuretic
in this type of aphasia the speech may be quick, fluent, well-articulated, and may adhere to stereotyped patterns.
Wernicke aphasia
loss of elasticity of the lens occurs because of the aging process, which leads to decreased power of accommodation.
presbyopia
nearsightedness
myopia
ringing in the ears
tinnitus
this refers to one’s ability to perform tasks and make judgments based on the knowledge and experience acquired over a lifetime.
crystallized intelligence