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Geriatric Nursing: Aging Process

Horizontales
The system where skin becomes more fragile and prone to bruising and pressure ulcers due to reduced blood flow and elasticity
Causes joint pain and stiffness
Older adults often have a reduced ability to regulate body temperature, increasing the risk of hypothermia and hyperthermia
This type of Metabolism: Polypharmacy and changes in liver and kidney function can affect drug metabolism and increase the risk of adverse effects
Type 2 is frequently diagnosed in older adults due to insulin resistance
The system where function declines, making older adults more susceptible to infections
The system where kidney function is common, leading to a reduced ability to filter waste and maintain fluid balance
Common condition in elderly individuals, particularly postmenopausal women, leading to increased fracture risk
The system where increased blood pressure and reduced cardiac output area result of arterial stiffening
What type of changes explain mild impairment which is common, but significant memory loss and confusion are not normal parts of aging
The system where lung capacity decreases and the risk of infections increases due to weakened respiratory muscles.
This is created by decreased balance and strength contribute to a higher risk of these. This is the leading cause of injury in older adults
Verticales
The system where gastric emptying and reduced peristalsis can lead to constipation and decreased nutrition absorption
Underdiagnosed in the elderly but is a significant issue affecting quality of life
This type of isolation is due to a loss of connections and reduced mobility resulting in feelings of loneliness and depression
Particularly common among elderly women
Prevalent in older adults and increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases
The type of changes that occur with vision and hearing and usually decline with age, common issues include presbyopia and presbycusis
These type of needs include caloric decreases, requirements for vitamins and minerals, such as calcium and Vitamin D, may increase
System where bone density decreases, increasing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis
Older adults often take multiple medications, increasing the risk of drug interactions and adverse effects
The system that includes hormonal changes, such as decreased insulin production and thyroid function, can affect metabolism and energy levels
These type of conditions include hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, and dementia
These patterns change and lead to a lighter and more fragmented activity. Also, there is an increase in this type of disorders
These thresholds may change, and older adults might underreport this due to fear of treatment or resignation