Nursing NUR201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 18: Physical Therapy, Gout, Cumulate Rock
15 Feb 2017
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Nur201 week 2/chapter 18: bone and joint health. For some older adults the later life is an important opportunity to explore the limits of their ability and become more athletic. For others, later life is a time of significant restriction in movement. Gerontological nurses attend to the needs of older adults to promote healthy bones and joints. Characterized by reduced bone mineral density (bmd), disrupted microarchitecture, and an altered amount and variety of proteins in the bone. Who defines osteoporosis as having a bmd that is 2. 5 standard deviations below peak bone mass (30-year-old average) as measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (dexa) Primary osteoporosis is sometimes thought to be part of the normal again process, especially in women. Secondary osteoporosis is porous bone caused by another disease state or by medications. Both types are characterized by low bmd and deterioration of bone structure, as well as posture changes. Osteoporosis affects more women than men (1:4; 1:8, respectively)
