Describe a minimum of 3 strategies that can be used in preventing poly-pharmacy in older adults?
Describe a minimum of 3 strategies that can be used in preventing poly-pharmacy in older adults?
How can older adults avoid polypharmacy and what is the nurse’s role in preventing polypharmacy?
What preventive strategies can be taught to older adults already diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder?
. Discuss the problem of assessing pain in cognitively impaired older adults. Describe the nurse's responsibility in managing pain in cognitively impaired older adults. Identify tools that can be used to assess pain in the cognitively impaired older adult.
Describe some local programs in your area that support older adults population
Students will survey a minimum of 5 people, of various age ranges, including older adults and determine their use of vitamin supplements. Students should collect data on types and amounts of vitamins used, and who recommended the supplements. After completing the vitamin survey the student will comprise a report of the survey findings. Ending with a reflection of their personal reaction to the results of the information obtained including supporting evidence from the text as to the benefits of the...
Older adults can and do respond well to a variety of therapies and interventions. Use the information in your text and Table 11-4 to complete the following therapy assignment. Match the therapy with its characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. You may use each therapy type more than once. Rarely used with older adults today Often used in long-term care settings May involve contracts between client and therapist Focuses on errors in thinking and beliefs Can be used with virtually all problems...
Most older adults are not impaired, but are functional in the community, thereby benefitting from health-oriented interventions. As a nurse you are responsible for educating, promoting health and preventing illness. Give a nursing action for each of the areas of concern when caring for the older adult. 1- Cognitive function- 2- Psychosocial needs- 3- Nutrition- 4 - Sleep and rest-
Describe the process of evaluating decision-making capacity in older adults and apply shared decision making to clinical situations in Long Term Care.
How can older adults broaden their impact through civic engagement?