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Digestion & Bowel Elimination
Urinary Elimination
Reproductive System Health
Movement
Neurologic Function
100
Constipation is a major side effect of this type of pain reliever.
What is a narcotic analgesic
100
This condition which can be caused by fecal impaction, prostatic hypertrophy or neurogenic bladder can predispose older adults to the development of urinary tract infections.
What is urinary retention
100
This condition is a nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland that commonly occurs with age and can cause dysuria as the prostate progressively enlarges, putting pressure on the urethra
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
100
The age-related reduction of muscle mass and/or function, resulting from a reduction of protein synthesis and an increase in muscle degradation. When added to the impaired capacity for muscle regeneration that occurs late in life, this can lead to disability, particularly in patients with diseases and organ impairment.
What is sarcopenia
100
hemiparesis, hemianesthesia, aphasia, unilateral loss of vision, diplopia, vertigo, nausea, vomiting and dysphagia are all manifestations of this:
What is a stroke (or CVA or TIA)
200
With every prescription for narcotic analgesic, the recommendation should be made for the patient to take this.
What is a stool softener
200
Voiding in an upright position, massaging the bladder area, rocking back and forth, running water, and soaking hands in warm water can enhance voiding and prevent this condition
What is urinary retention
200
Women should have this exam done every year.
What is gynecological exam.
200
Increased cardiac workload; decreased chest expansion; reduced muscle strength, tone and endurance; demineralization of bones and increased ease of fractures; slower gastrointestinal motility and slower metabolism are all changes in physiologic function that are caused by this
What is inactivity
200
Muscle rigidity and weakness, drooling, difficulty in swallowing, slow speech, monotone voice, and shuffling gait while leaning forward at the trunk and tremors are all common symptoms of this disease.
What is parkinson's disease
300
This is important throughout an individual's lifetime. Lack of it can contribute to restricted food intake, constipation, malnourishment, systemic infection and social isolation.
What is good oral hygiene (or dental care)
300
Checking patient for wetness every 2 hours and changing clothing and linens as necessary, thoroughly cleansing and drying the patient's skin after incontinent episodes and assessing skin status daily are appropriate nursing interventions for this nursing diagnosis. (with related to)
What is risk for impaired skin integrity (or impaired skin integrity) related to incontinence.
300
Vaginal bleeding and leukorrhea are signs of this potentially deadly condition
What is Cervical Cancer
300
Increased resistance to blood flow, reduced vital capacity and increased residual capacity for air, increase in body fat, and decline in total body fluid are all normal changes of aging that need to be taken into consideration when planing this for an older adult.
What is an exercise program
300
This is the most important intervention in reducing stroke risk in older adults.
What is controlling blood pressure or (controlling hypertension)
400
Natural means to promote bowel elimination and promote overall gastrointestinal health include emphasizing regular intake of these two things.
What are fiber and fluid.
400
These exercises are an approach to strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, which can lead to an improvement in control over stress or urgency incontinence.
What are Kegel exercises
400
This is the medical term for painful intercourse that can be caused by the vaginal dryness associated with the reduction of estrogen during menopause
What is dyspareunia
400
This not only improves circulation and gastric motility, and increases energy levels, it also releases endorphins are improves mood and cognition.
What is physical activity (or exercise)
400
the medical term for weakness on one side of the body
What is Hemiparesis
500
The presence of this can be an indication of a variety of other diseases.
What is poor dental health (dental problems) (periodontal disease)
500
Use of this device requires sound justification, which does not include immobility or incontinence, because inappropriate use contributes the high incidence of urinary tract infections.
What is urinary catheterization or (Foley Catheter)
500
This is a common problem but not a normal outcome of aging, that men suffer which can be caused by alcoholism, diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, hypogonadism, multiple sclerosis, renal failure, spinal cord injury, thyroid conditions, psychological conditions or medications.
What is erectile dysfunction
500
Pain, change in the shape or length of a limb, abnormal or restricted motion of a limb, edema, spasm of surrounding tissue, discoloration of the tissue, and bone protruding through the tissue, or absence of all of these symptoms after trauma could be a sign of this
What is a fracture
500
These types of changes often occur in individuals with neurologic disorders as they realize their limitations and become frustrated by their need to be dependent on others. This may be manifested by displaced anger or irritability toward others:
What are personality changes