NURS 1016: SENSORY CHANGES OF AGING EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
0 view 0 purchase
Course
NURS 1016
Institution
NURS 1016
NURS 1016: SENSORY CHANGES OF AGING EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Loss of elasticity
eyelids drooping (senile ptosis).
Ectropion/entropion
decrease in orbicular muscle strength.
Arcus senilis
lubricating cells decrease, causes irritation and dryness.
Eye and vision
- Cornea is flat...
Increased intraocular pressure. Normal IOP 12- 22 mmHg. Cause: variable & often
unknown, assoc. with diabetes. Most common type - open angle glaucoma. Risk
factors: Age. Family Hx. Steroid use. Past eye injuries. 'silent thief' - when dx 20%
vision lost. Drops to decrease IOP. Beta Blockers. May need laser surgery to prevent
any further vision loss.
Cataracts
occurs in those 65 +. Most common risk factor is heredity & advancing age. Fatty
deposits in the ocular lens, decreased lens opacity and decreased visual acuity.
Cataracts signs and symptoms
- Clouding of lens
- Halos around objects as light is diffused
- Blurry vision and diminished colour acuity
Treatment for cataracts
- Surgery- replacement of lens with an intraocular lens
- Nursing care and education
Age-related macular degeneration
- Macula degeneration
- Loss of central vision, only peripheral vision left intact
Acute macular degeneration (AMD)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller NurseAdvocate. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
