3 Questions
Which of the following is a common degenerative disease affecting the elderly?
Arthritis
What can limit exercise tolerance and make it difficult to assess fitness in elderly individuals with degenerative diseases?
Arthritis
Why are epidurals and spinals technically difficult in elderly individuals with degenerative diseases?
Ligament laxity
Test your knowledge on caring for elderly patients with degenerative diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and ligament laxity. Learn about the challenges in assessing fitness and administering epidurals or spinals, as well as precautions to prevent fractures and joint dislocations during anesthesia. Take the quiz now!
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