Final Exam: NR571/ NR 571 (NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) Complex Diagnosis & Management in Acute Care | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers|100%
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Immobility
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can lead to pain, disability, and decreased quality of life.
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Common causes of immobility in the elderly
Answer:
stroke, Parkinson's disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis
bone fractures, Alzheimer's disease are common causes of
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Adverse effects of prolonged immobility
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skin breakdown, pressure ulcers, muscle weakness & atrophy, DVT/PE, atelectasis, venous
stasis, urinary retention, constipation, and orthostatic hypotension are adverse effect
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Physical and occupational therapy consultation
Answer:
often helpful in identifying any deficits that may be contributing to a patient's immobility.
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Stress Gastritis/Ulcer Disease
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among hospitalized patients aged 65 and old- er, there is a higher prevalence of
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Stress Gastritis/Ulcer Disease Symptoms
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nausea, vomiting, coffee-ground emesis or output from NG/OG tube, and melena
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prevent stress gastritis and/or ulcers
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PPI prophylaxis in all critically ill pa- tients at risk for GI bleeding to prevent
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Nosocomial & Drug-Resistant Infections Risk factors include
Answer:
age greater than 70, prolonged hospital admission
decreased function of the immune system, frequent use of antibiotics, residing in a long-term
care facility are risk factors for
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Common source of nosocomial infections
Answer:
C. difficile colitis from antibiotic administration, catheter-associated urinary tract infections,
central line-associated septicemia, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and surgical site infections,
these are common
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Elderly patients
Answer:
are at great risk for colonization with multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs).
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Examples of MRDOs
Answer:
MRSA, vancomycin-resistant enterococcus, carbapen- em-resistant enterococcus, extendedspectrum
beta-lactamase
(ESBL)
producing
enterobacteriaceae,
and
penicillin-resistant
streptococcus
pneumoniae
are
exam-
ples
of
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Sensory Deprivation
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hearing loss, vision loss, or diminished senses of taste, smell, and touch and can cause social
isolation, depression, and a decrease in overall quality of life these are a form of
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Vision issues in the elderly
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glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, dia- betic retinopathy, pupils are slower to adjust to
changes in lighting are
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hearing issues in elderly
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tinnitus, hearing loss (caused by ear wax blockage, ototoxic medications, perforated TM,
chronic noise exposure, underlying diseases such as HTN, heart disease, and diabetes) are
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Loss of taste /smell issues in the elderly
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Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's medications, head/neck radiation, oral hygiene or dental issues
are
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touch issues in elderly
Answer:
Peripheral neuropathy is the most common cause of the decreased sense of touch, Can lead to
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