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- NUR 330: Exam 1- SI Practice Questio
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NURS 330Nervous System Age related changes
Decreased speed of neural
conduction
Decrease in size of brain
Decreased cerebral
circulation
Nervous System Clinical Manifestations
Decrease reaction & response
time
Postural hypotension
Impaired balance & vertigo
Deterioration of short-term
memory
Cardiovascular System age related changes
-weakened heart muscles
decreased contractility
-Thickening of ventricle walls
decreased blood flow to organs
-increased atherosclerotic plaques
Cardiovascular system clinical manifestations
Increased BP
Slower heart rate
cold feet and hands
coronary artery disease
Respiratory System age related changes
Atrophy of respiratory muscles
Reduced ability of chest to expand
Decrease number of alveoli
Decreased elasticity
, Respiratory System Clinical Manifestations
Chest becomes rigid and barrel-shaped
Decreased ability to DB&C (deep breath and cough)
O2 Saturation decreases
Mucus thickens
RR=16-25/min (rate can be higher for older adults)
Integumentary System Age related changes
Decreased elasticity
Decreased number of sweat glands
thinning of skin
Slow epidermal skin turnover
Decreased blood supply to nail beds
Integumentary System Age related clinical manifestations
Skin is dry and heals slowly
Skin easily tears and bruises
decreased heat regulation
decreased hair quantity
Nails are brittle
Gastro-Intestinal System Age related changes
Decreased salivary secretions
Decreased GI motility
Weakening of lower esophageal sphincter
Decreased liver cells, weight, size
Loss of teeth and sense of taste
Gastro-Intestinal System Age related clinical manifestations
Dry oral mucosa
Potential for constipation
Diminished metabolism of drugs
Altered nutrition
Musculo-Skeletal System Age related changes
Decreased mineral content in bone
Decreased bone density
Ligaments stiffen
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