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Nursing care of the older adult week 1
Nursing Care of Older Adult (NUR 2214)
Rasmussen University
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As a nurse caring for an older adult you must have what nursing skills Communication collaboration personal relations clinical judgement The main goal is to assist the patient to function as independent as possible More than 201 is projected to be over the age of 65 by the year 2029 Polypharmacy patient is treated by more than one physician polypharmacy contributes to falls
Ageism
is discrimmination
based on
an individuals age
The
majority
of the older
adults are
living longer
the
goal
is to
keep the individual
as healthy
as
possible
a
one of the most
emerging
of
geri
nursing
is there is an increase
and rise of certification
qualifications
more interest
in
geri nursing
disease prevention health
promotion
and wellness
are
aimed at the care of the older
sis in ALS AN CCD 2 years of nursing expierence Geriatrics 7 Care of the elderly Chronic health problems that lead to
taking
away
their independence is the most
####### challenging
80 of older adults have at least one chronic
health condition
TO best
promote
h 11h I 11
health and wellness
include the
patient
and the
caregivers
families
Nursing care of the older adult is moving away from the hospital
####### settings
to community care
Nursing care of the older adult week 1
Course: Nursing Care of Older Adult (NUR 2214)
University: Rasmussen University
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