4 Questions
What age group is particularly susceptible to sepsis?
Adults over 65 years old
What percentage of older adults 60 years and older are admitted to the ICU with sepsis?
63%
What are the expected signs or symptoms of pyelonephritis in an elderly patient with a Foley catheter?
Fever, mental status changes, hypotension, or unusually cloudy urine
What indicates dysfunction of the Foley catheter in an elderly patient?
Distended bladder
Learn about the susceptibility of older adults to sepsis and the increased risk of hospitalization for this age group. Understand how age and existing health issues can make individuals more vulnerable to sepsis.
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