NURS 2715 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Medicalert, Long-Term Memory, Sensory Memory
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A person who has successful relationships with family, meaningful friendships, economic security, ongoing interests, and peaceful philosophy of life generally copes more easily with bereavement. Perception, or the ability to interpret the environment, depends on the acuteness of the senses. )f the aging person"s senses are impaired, the ability to perceive the environment and react appropriately is diminished. A cognitive impairment that interferes with social or occupation functions is not considered part of normal aging and should always be regarded as abnormal. In older adults, retrieval of information from long-term memory can be slower, especially if the information is not frequently used. To assess the client"s communication, the nurse determines communication impairments. Language deficits: determine the client"s primary language and whether a. Sensory deficits: the ability to hear, see, feel, and smell are important adjuncts to or barriers and communication style. Any of these could be used to devise a communication system. spontaneously. (examples = cleft palate, artificial airways, laryngectomy)
