Problem: Gerontology
a) What is a common finding (sign) of an older adult when conducting an physical assessment?
b) What is a rectal exam and why is it performed on an older adult? What organ might be enlarged and what should be the next follow up for this situation and if this has enlarged in 2 yrs.?
c) What is the cause of dehydration? (Give its pathology) for example what happens with extracellular/ intracellular fluid?
d) Define Gerontological Nursing what is its emphasis?
e) What is the difference between Gerontological Nursing and Geriatric nursing?
f) How does the Nurse assess self-care on a client?
g) If an older client had a recent change in health but otherwise healthy i.e., Experience a fall in the patient home? What should the nurse/family anticipate the next steps priority?
h) If an older adult who is awake Alert, oriented X4 living in their home has great health and suddenly known to have severe hypertension? How should the nurse educate regarding monitoring?