Geriatric HESI LPN Latest Update with Verified Solutions

Geriatric HESI LPN Latest Update with Verified Solutions disengagement theory progressive social disengagement occurs with aging *psychosocial theory activity theory "successful aging" Maintaining a high level of activity and involvement -measured by individuals satisfaction with life *psychosocial theory pacemaker theory programmed decline or cessation of many components occurs in the nervous and endocrine systems *biologic theory immunity theory Programmed accumulation of damage and decline in immune system - "immunossenescence" Oxidative stress - damage *biologic theory wear and tear theory after repeated use damaged cells in body structures wear out from harmful effects of internal and external stressors, free radicals *biologic theory programmed theory "biological clock" starts at conception -genetic program determines changes as one ages *biologic theory erik eriksons theory 8 stages of developmental tasks thru out life span -8th stage is integrity versus despair *developmental theory maslows theory hierarchy of needs ranks an individuals needs from most basic to complex -physiologic -safety & security -love & belonging -self esteem -self actualization physiologic changes of aging 1. aging affects every cell in every organ, but not same rate 2. -loss in compensatory reserve -loss in efficiency of body repairing damaged tissue -deceased immune system processes