Surgical Problems in the Older Community
Major complication of older adults intraoperatively/postoperatively?
What is hypothermia
Most common infection in the older adult population
Urinary Tract Infection
Priority Nursing Concerns
What is preventing injuries and complications during hospitilization
Most commonly used drugs by the older population
What are
- Cardiovascular agents
- Antihypertensives
- Analgesics
-Sedatives
-Laxatives
-Antacids
Most common way to administer drugs
Orally