comorbidities
This occurs when sitting or standing too quickly and can be caused by medications or age-related impairment of the baroreflex medicated vasoconstriction
sudden onset of confusion, acute and reversible, difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, often at night or caused by other physiologic disturbance
What is delirium
use of compression stockings, ace bandages, elevation of extremity
What is nursing care for patient edema
used at end of life for symptom management
what are Comfort medications
walkers, canes, assessment of foot wear, removal of rugs, clear pathways
What is fall prevention measures?
weakening of the pelvic floor muscles
What is a cause of incontinence in the aging
sleep disturbances, slow movement, uninterested in hobbies/activities, self-isolates
What is depression
adequate fluids, mobility, fruits and vegetables, fiber
What are non-pharmacologic strategies for constipation
metamucil, bisacodyl, miralax, senna S, colace
use of lower pitch to voice, enunciation, facing the patient, decreasing background noise, assisting with hearing aid
What are ways to help the hearing deficient patient?
skeletal disorder with low bone mass, increased fragility and increase fracture risk
what is osteoporosis
cupping of ear, turning head to present ear, illogical responses, lip reading
What is hearing deficit
changing positions slowly, dangle legs at side of bed and pause before standing
What are Nursing interventions with the orthostatic patient
demerol, benadryl, tylenol PM, benzodiazepines, ambien, flexeril, digoxin, estorgen
POA, living will, POLST, funeral planning, 5 wishes
What are ways to assist the aging patient with end of life decisions
caused by extracellular aggregates of amyloid B plaques and intracellular neurofibrillary tangles in the cortical and limbic areas of the brain
What is Alzheimer's disease
facial grimace, off setting weight, changing position, tearing of eyes, elevated heart rate or blood pressure
What can pain look like?
enteric coating, use of pill organizer, list of medications, prevention of polypharmacy, education of medication action
What is medication management
anticoagulant used for PMH of TIA, lower risk blood thinner
What is aspirin
silver sneakers, community centers, senior day care, assisted living
What are ways to decrease isolation for the aging adult?
cognitive difficulty caused by atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke
What is vascular dementia
discomfort, burning or sharp pain in the epigastric area especially after eating, can be accompanied by burping, feeling of sore throat
What is GERD
chin to chest swallowing, texture changes to food, thickness changes to liquid, small meals, dentures available, no straws
What are nursing interventions for trouble swallowing (dysphagia)
namenda, aricept, exelon, razadyne
What are medications used for dementia?
antiemetics, anticholinergics, analgesics, O2, antipsycotics, stool softeners
What are used in end of life for comfort measures?