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COMPREHENSIVE GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT
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COMPREHENSIVE GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT
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Definition
Irregular pulse rate are caused by arrythmias. These are relatively
common in otherwise asymptomatic in elderly.
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Ulcer (Common Physical Findings
and their Potential Significance in Pulse (Common Geria)
Geriatrics)
, Presbyopia (far Sighted) Pain Assessment
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Definition
• Sleep is part of the rhythm of life and necessary for function, but
older adults are at higher risk of having sleep disturbances.
• Sleep disorders may be present
• Reports of feeling tired all the time or having no energy
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Sleep Assessment: Three-Step Process
Pain Assessment Falls Assessment:
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Relating to old people, especially with regards to their healthcare
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, Gerontology Obstetrics
Pediatrics Geriatrics
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Suspect "abuse"
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Bruising (Common Physical
Findings and their Potential Temperature (common geria)
Significance in Geriatrics)
Ulcer (Common Physical Findings
Medical assessment and their Potential Significance in
Geriatrics)
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