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Diseases of the elderly (NURSING MANAGEMENT OF THE ELDERLY (Monitor blood…
Diseases of the elderly
AMNESIA
Definition
Is a general term that describes memory loss.
Causes
Head and brain injury
certain drugs
alcohol
being old
stroke
Symptoms
confusion
confabulation
disorientation
problems with short term memory
person unable to recognise faces or location.
Treatment
psychotherapy
family support
photographs,smells and music
working with an occupational therapy
using digital aids
CONFUSIONAL DISORDERS
Definition
Altered mental state due to physiological changes and changes in the brain function.
Causes
recovery from sleep deprivation
alcohol consumption
obstructive sleep apnea
drug abuse
being forced to wake up
psychotropic drugs
Nursing intervention
supervise and monitor patients
ensure safety of the patient
apply restraints only if necessary
orientate patient to reality
reasure patient and explain all procedures.
NURSING MANAGEMENT OF THE ELDERLY
Monitor blood pressure and cardiac function
encourage mild exercise and build up exersise tolerance overtime
maintain hygiene of the skin
provide protection of the skin
prevent and monitor injuries
record all intake and output
encourage a diet with high fibre and calcium
explain all symptoms , problems and treatments to the patient.
REHABILITATION OF THE ELDERLY
It is a process of regaining the ability to become self caring and is not restricted to the recovery of function following a particular illness or episode.
requirements
medical
surgical
mental illness
traumatic episode
functional assesments
multidisciplinary team
nursing management
feeding
assist with breathing techniques
assist with baths and dressing
assist with transferring
positioning
should be referred to the physiotherapy
occupational therapy and speech therapy