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we finally find out who we are as we age. So what?
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a pt from different generations might need diff. needs thus we need diff tools to address those needs
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as a old person loses physical abilitites, things start to happen. Like the liver starts to shrink! What does that do in regards as medicines?
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the liver can't metabolize meds as well, so you can poison an elder with meds
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name some stressors for the aging with physical changes?
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ilness, aches and pains
pain both acute and chronic |
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what are the psychological stressors for the old?
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finances
loss of a wife loss of friends loss of role in family/society they have to relocate, bummer fear of dependence decreased coping |
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So we as nurses need to promote good health by:
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avoid joint stress
good oral hygiene avoid salt and stress get regular check ups hi calcium intakes avoid loud noise |
