Introduction to Geriatric Nursing

<p>The decline of the body's defense system, increasing susceptibility to diseases and autoimmune conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The genetic predisposition for a pre-set number of cell divisions, impacting aging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are a diverse group with varying health, lifestyles and cognitive abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It causes solar elastosis, replacing collagen with elastin, leading to wrinkling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They often maintain close family contacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may experience mild intellectual decline without impacting daily living.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The biological connection between aging and disease processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Older adults tend to have lower rates of diagnosable depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They tend to maintain a consistent personality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elderly</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building reciprocal relationships based on empathy and respect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Open communication, empathy, active listening, and mutual respect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fostering reciprocal communication and respectful interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beneficence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding causing harm while providing care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The older adult's right to make their own choices related to their health and care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clarifying conflicting values and exploring alternatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nurse ensures there is equitable distribution of resources among all patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To promote trust and emotional connection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethical principles and professional codes of conduct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It respects the older person’s autonomy and preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They recognize that the social and physical environment significantly influences the care experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assess the older person and their environment for hazards, planning and intervening to maintain safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They collaborate with the older person and care partners, acknowledging their right to live at risk and the need for autonomy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are aware of the influences of socio-economic contexts on care and advocate for equitable access to health resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They implement systems including ongoing social justice advocacy, education, policies, procedures, and job descriptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To attempt to illuminate the phenomenon of aging as it happens over a person's lifetime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They address the anatomic and physiological changes that occur with age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To involve the older person and their care partners in risk acknowledging and planning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They actively work to advocate for equitable access to resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They offer an understanding of the changes occurring with age, which informs care practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cumulative effects of stress and damage on organs and tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It loses precision in regulating endocrine function, causing age-related changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are unstable molecules that damage cells, DNA, and immune systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arthritis, due to repetitive stress on joints.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An acceleration of aging, and lowering of life expectancy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They include exposure to harmful elements which accelerate the wearing down of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased cognitive function, including greater memory retention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The free-radical theory, as pollution can enhance free radical production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The neuroendocrine theory, due to dysfunctional hypothalamic regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased production of free radicals leading to cellular damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers