ST Assessment of Abdomen Older Adults PDF
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Lakeland Community College
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This document discusses the expected changes in the abdomen of older adults, including weaker abdominal muscles, decreased saliva and gastric secretions, and decreased gastric motility. It also touches on increased flatulence and risk of constipation.
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Older Adult: Expected Changes with Aging Weaker abdominal muscles – Decline in tone – Increase in adipose tissue – Results in rounder, more protruding abdomen Increased abdominal girth Decreased saliva and gastric secretions Older Adult: Decreased...
Older Adult: Expected Changes with Aging Weaker abdominal muscles – Decline in tone – Increase in adipose tissue – Results in rounder, more protruding abdomen Increased abdominal girth Decreased saliva and gastric secretions Older Adult: Decreased gastric motility and peristalsis Expected Increased flatulence Changes Risk for constipation, impaction with Aging Less pain, guarding Peritoneal inflammation more difficult to detect
