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major changes with aging responsible for atypical disease presentation |
thermoregulation fluid volume regulation cardiac immune alterations nervous system changes |
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thermoregulation |
have lower body temps
oral 96.4-98.2 is normal rectal 98.2-98.9 is normal
General rule…elders are about 2 degrees lower than others…."elders are cooler" |
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Fluid volume regulation |
decrease % body water decrease thirst drive decrease ADH response to dehydration
Less H2O intake, less on reserve, less able to retain, thus predisposed to dehydration faster |
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Fever |
Up to 50% present without fever with infection
Increase temp of equal to or greater than 2 degrees from baseline
Two or more measurements orally equal to or greater than 99 or rectal equal or greater to 99.5
single measurement equal or greater than 100 |
