[NURS 175] - Final Exam Guide - Ultimate 59 pages long Study Guide!
30 Mar 2017
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Variations in physiological, cognitive and psychosocial health. Increased risk of illness and functional deterioration influenced by different factors such as experiencing multiple losses, decreased ability to tolerate stress and physical changes. Portion living with their spouse or institution increases with age. In depth assessment must be done to establish the patient"s functional status despite the presence of chronic disease. Do not make assumptions during assessment based on age. Geriatrics: branch of medicine dealing with the physiological and psychological aspects of aging and with the diagnosis and treatment of disease affecting older adults. Gerontology: study of all aspects of the aging process and its consequences. Gerontological nursing: assessment of health and functional status of older adults, diagnosis, planning and implementing care and services to meet the identified needs, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. Gerontic nursing: art and practice of nurturing, caring for and comforting older patients rather than simply treating disease.
