Gerontological Nursing- Eliopoulos Questions And Answers
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Gerontological Nursing- Eliopoulos
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what does gerontological nursing involve___________ and strive to involves: promotion
of highest quality of life and wellness
to: achieve optimal levels of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health end
result=WHOLENESS
how...
leading chronic conditions : age 65> arthritis,HTN,hearing impairment, visual
disturbences (glaucoma macular degeneration)DM,
are psychosocial patterns consistant throughout the lifespan? yes
, Gerontological Nursing- Eliopoulos
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how can nurses promote joy and a sense of purpose to the elder population by viewing old
age as an oppertunity to continued developement and satisfaction- rather than a depressing
useless period of life
biological theories tell us that there is no fountain of youth, no two individuals will age
the same
Genetic theory people inherit a genetic program- determines life expectancy
Error theory genetic mutations are involved, causing organ decline as a result of cellular
mutation ( after a certain time, something goes wrong)
Cross- Linkage theory cellular division threatened resulting from radiation, chemical
reactions, affects DNA and destroys connective tissue/ collegen(elasticity breaks down) by
stiffening protein chains making them less able to function (stiffening of proteins=rough skin
stiff joints)
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