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primary aging
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physiological aging related to time (senescence)
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secondary aging
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changes related to trauma or disease process
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primary, secondary, tertiary prevention
A
P = vaccines, education
S = pap test
T = meds to keep chronic conditions controlled
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biological theories
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programmed
damage/error
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programmed aging theories are
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- senescence
- gene
- endocrine
- immunologic
- nutritional
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senescence aging
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cells natural loss of function over time
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gene aging
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: life span is inherited
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endocrine aging
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aging is controlled by hypothalamus
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immunologic aging
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Decrease of T cells leads to infections
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nutritional aging
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diet affects aging
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damage/error aging theories
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- wear & tear
- cross-linking
- free radicals
- somatic mutation
- environment
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wear & tear aging
A
body parts wear out
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cross-linking aging
A
DNA / proteins cross link with sugars and become stiff
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free radicals aging
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toxins damage cells; anti-oxidants neutralize toxins
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somatic mutation aging
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DNA damage (telomeres)
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environmental aging
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environmental toxins damage cells
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psychosocial theories of aging
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- role
- person-environment fit
- activity
- continuity
- disengagement
- age stratification
- gero-transcendence
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role aging
A
adaptation to different roles at late life is required
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person-environmental fit aging
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changes in competencies and needs due to aging influence ability to deal with environment
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activity aging
A
active / productive life leads to life satisfaction and better health outcomes
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continuity aging
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continuation of life roles and habits slows aging
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disengagement aging
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there is a natural separation of old people from society (theory not supported currently)
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age stratification aging
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cohorts that age together share experiences
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gero-transcendence aging
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spirituality has a greater role in life and in acceptance of death
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developmental aging theories
- maslow
- jung
- erickson
- peck
- havighurts
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maslow's aging
self-actualization as a goal of aging but lower hierarchy needs must be met
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jung aging
self-realisation, search for true self and spirituality
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erickson aging
ego-integrity vs. despair (life satisfaction vs. unmet goals and regrets)
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peck aging
new identity and new meanings beyond self-centeredness
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havighurst aging
adjustment and adaptation tasks for late life changes
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nursing theories for aging
- functional consequences
- theory of thriving
- successful aging
- compensation/selective optimization
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functional consequences aging
aging causes functional decline
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Theory of Thriving aging
harmony between environment and relationships
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Successful Aging:
successful aging as a process of adaptation
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Compensation / Selective Optimization aging
strategies to manage and cope with aging are required
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presbyopia
Lens becomes less elastic which decreases the focusing power and causes decreased visual acuity
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Presbycusis
most common form of hearing loss associated with aging
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xerostomia
Reduced saliva production (dry mouth)
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sarcopenia
Decrease in muscle mass, strength and endurance
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possible causes of atypical illness presentation in older adults:
1. Age-related physiologic changes
2. Age-related loss of physiologic reserve
3. Interactions of chronic conditions with acute illnesses
4. Underreporting of symptoms
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4 “I’s” Warning Red Flags:
Instability, Incontinence, Immobility, Intellectual impairment
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pneumonia older adult presentation
Absence of the usual symptoms (cough, SOB, sputum), malaise, anorexia,
confusion, insidious onset
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MI older adult presentation
Mild or no chest pain, confusion, weakness, dizziness,
SOB
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UTI older adult presentation
Absence of dysuria, confusion, incontinence, anorexia
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acute appendicitis older adult presentation
Diffuse abdominal pain, confusion, urinary urgency,
absence of fever or tachycardia
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infection older adult presentation
Temperature normal or below normal, absence of
tachycardia, slightly elevated or normal white blood cell
count, decreased intake, confusion
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depression older adult presentation
Confusion, apathy, absence of subjective feeling of
depression, somatic complaints (GI, constipation,
insomnia)
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hypoglycemia older adult presentation
Light-headedness, confusion, vertigo, falls
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hyperthyroidism older adult presentation
Depression, lethargy, anorexia, constipation, cardiac
symptoms
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hypothyroidism older adult presentation
Confusion, agitation
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acute abdomen older adult presentation
Mild discomfort, constipation, some tachypnea
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nonspecific symptoms that may represent specific illness
confusion, self-neglect, falling, incontinence, apathy,
anorexia, dyspnea, fatigue
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goals for care for older adults
- maintain self care
- prevent complications of aging or existing conditions
- delay decline
- achieve highest possible quality of life
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responsive behaviours of dementia
indicate unmet needs
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protective behaviours in dementia
indicate the person's attempt to protect themselves
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person-centered care approach
- treating w/ dignity & respect
- understanding hx, culture, etc
- looking at situations from person POV
- providing opportunities for person to have convo w/ others
- ensuring person has chance to try new things/participate in activities
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gentle care philosophy
arrange environmental b/w person w/ dementia & physical space, programs, & other pt
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches - teaching dementia care
- body containment strategies (learning about brain changes = responsive behaviours)
- personhood (knowing & focusing on person behaviour)
- unmet needs & behaviour (learning how to interpret aggressive behaviour as response to unmet needs)
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches - Body containment strategies
- de-escalation, respect, person-centered, safety
- avoid restraints
- manipulate environment!
- stop & go
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what is stop & go
when the person is resistive to care – stop, pause and re-approach
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Care Tips
- Learn what makes the person happy and provide it
- Concentrate on the person, not the task
- Sometimes doing nothing is the best thing
- Have one calm person interacting with the client
- Allow personal space
- Remember that many behaviours are time limited
- Identify triggers and unmet needs
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Neurogenic Reflex Grab
- Person with dementia will often instinctively grab on when something comes in close contact
- Interpreted by staff as aggressive behavior
- pulling away reinforces the reflex and the person will simply tighten their hold
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eden alternative
It utilizes children, plants and animals to fight loneliness, helplessness and boredom experienced by the elderly living in care facilities
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The GRACE (The Geriatric Resources & Care of Elders) Model
support team (NP & SW) & multidisciplinary team & staged process to develop & implement an individualized plan for each pt
- The support team then meets with the patient’s primary care provider to finalize the patient’s care plan.
- The final step involves the support team working with the patient and his or her family or caregiver to implement the plan.
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Guided Care Model – Chronic Care Model
- involves: nurses & dr work together w/ pt w/ chronic conditions
- nurses: in-home assessments, care planning, teach strategies.. etc
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ACE Model of Care Principles
- Care is patient-centered
- Treatment team is interdisciplinary
- Planning for discharge is part of care
- Hospital environment is elder friendly
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The Older Adults Hospitalization Reduction Strategies
- Engage key stakeholders: patient, caregivers, hospital and skilled nursing staff, primary care providers, rehabilitation specialists, and home health workers.
- Assess risk and develop a comprehensive transition plan throughout the hospitalization.
- Enhance the safe management of medications.
- Place an emphasis on daily communication among the multidisciplinary team focused on a coordinated transition.
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Ten Principles of Validation
1. ppl unique & treated as individuals
2. ppl valuable, no matter how disoriented
3. reason behind behaviour
4. behaviour d/t brain changes, physical, social, & psychological changes
5. can be changed only if person wants to change them
6. accepted non-judgementally
7. life stage has tasks, unable to complete = psych problems
8. memory changes = restore balance by retrieving memories from past
9. painful feelings that expressed, acknowledged & validation = diminsh
10. empathy!!!
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P.I.E.C.E.S. Model
Physical (pain/conditions = change behaviour)
intellectual (affects memory, language, self-awareness)
emotional (problems adjusting to changes)
capabilities (knowing can/can't do)
environment (supportive to help support abilities)
social & cultural (unique social & cultural needs)
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Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach
evolved to meet the complex and unique needs of individuals using effective and structured technique.
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delirium
acute, fluctuating syndrome of altered attention, awareness, and cognition
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diagnostic criteria for delirium
disturbance in attention (reduced ability to direct, focus, sustain, and shift attention) and awareness (reduced orientation to the environment).
tends to fluctuate
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subtypes delirium
hypoactive
hyperactive
mixed
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hypoactive delirium
- most prevalent
- "quiet delirium"
- lethargic, drowsy, quiet, withdrawn
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hyperactive delirium
- agitated, combative
- disoriented
- psychotic features (hallucinations, delusions, illusions)
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mixed delirium
mixed symptoms of hypo/hyper
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delirium vs psych disorder
- psychiatric disorder almost always lacks the disorientation, memory loss, and cognitive impairment found in delirious patients.
- A history of manic illness or psychotic disorder suggests a diagnosis of psychiatric disease.
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Delirium is misdiagnosed as depression in up to 40% of cases. (T/F)
TRUE
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delirium risk factors
- age
- pre-existing cognitive dysfunction
- taking multiple medications
- infection
- chronic illness/comorbidities
- post op
- sleep deprivation
- so many other things..
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are males or females at greater risk for delirium
MALES
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PRISM-E underlying causes delirium
- pain
- restraint/retention
- infection
- sensory impairment/sleeplessness
- medication/metabolic disturbance
- emotions/environment
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other causes of delirium
- drug toxicity
- substance abuse
- dehydration
- acute illness
- exacerbation of chronic disease
- elimination problems
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suspect delirium when..
SUDDEN onset of altered behaviour
decreased ability to focus & pay attention
perceptual disturbances & impaired cognition
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delirium is medical emergency - priorities
- focus & safety
- least restrictive measures
- remove all tubes & drains ASAP
- utilize haldol for agitation (produces sedation w/o amnesia)
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test for delirium - 4AT
- months of year backwards
- asking pt day of the week
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delirium vs dementia onset
del = rapid, decrease MMSE
dem = slow, decline of 2-3 MMSE points over years
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delirium vs dementia symptoms
del = fluctuate over course of day
dem = relatively stable
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delirium vs dementia duration
del = days to week
dem = years
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delirium vs dementia orientation
del = disorientation & disturbed thinking internmittent
dem = persistent disorientation
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delirium vs dementia LOC
del = fluctuates, w/ inability to concentrate
dem = alert, stable
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delirium vs dementia sleep/wake cycle
del = sleep/wake cycle may be reversed
dem = sleep fragmented
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CAM
1. evidence of acute change in MS
2. inattention, difficulty focusing attention
& either/or
3. disorganized thinking
4. altered LOC
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delirium? assess
VS, BW, hydration, CBG, MSE, urine..
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delirium treatment goals
- nonpharm measures
- establish routine & comfortable surroundings
- reassurance
- reduce sensory stim
- rest & sleep
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delirium prevention triad interventions
1. prevent sleep deprivation
2. monitor hydration / prevent dehydration
3. prevent stimuli deprivation / ensure vision & hearing
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nonpharm interventions for delirium
- hydration
- early mobilization
- removal catheters
- repeated reorientation
- glasses/hearing aids
- promote good sleep
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nice & easy approach when working with delirium
- name
- introduce self
- contact (firm pressure)
- eye contact
- explain (what ur doing BEFORE)
- avoid arguments
- smile (calm & reassuring)
- you are in control (change approach if necessary)
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dementia
global loss of all higher intellectual function, memory and cognitive function, accompanied by disintegration of personality and behaviour
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is dementia a normal part of aging
NO
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key features of dementia
- Most types of dementia are non-reversible, chronic and progressive.
- Symptoms occur slowly over months to years.
- Cognition, mood, functional ability and behavior are affected.
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dementia risk factors
- age
- genes
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dementia symptoms
- essential development of multiple cognitive deficits:
- concentration
- coordination
- initiation
- self-monitoring & self-correction
- emotion regulation
- inhibition
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Behavioral and mood changes result in “Responsive behaviours”:
aggression, agitation, anxiety, sexual disinhibition, wandering
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7A's of dementia
- anosognosia
- amnesia
- apathy
- agnosia
- apraxia
- aphasia
- altered perception & attention deficit
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anosognosia is
lack of insight
- unaware of changes
- doesn't recognize effects of disease
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amnesia
memory loss
- last thing learned is first thing lost
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apathy
loss of initiation
- lost ability to begin activity on own
- will engage in convo or activity if someone else begins
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apathy vs depression
- depressed will participate if engaged by someone else
- apathy is not choosing but rather person has lost the ability to initiate activities
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agnosia
loss of recognition
- trouble understanding meaning of what seen, heard, smell, touched
- loss recognition of ppl that last came into their life (ex: grandchildren)
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apraxia
loss of purposeful movement
- lose ability to plan, sequence and carry out steps of particular tasks
- trouble understanding directions
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aphasia
loss of language skills
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attention deficit
difficulty maintaining attention & easily distracted
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categories of dementia
early: familial alzheimers, frontotemporal dementia
rapidly progressive dementia: creutzfeldt-jakob disease
later onset dementia: 4 primary types
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primary types of dementia
- alzheimers
- vascular dementia
- dementia with lewy bodies
- frontotemporal dementia
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alzheimers
most common, memory loss, mood/behaviour changes, damage & death of brain cells
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vascular
interrupted blood supply to brain (post stroke), step progression
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FTD
middle age, personality changes, impaired executive functions, mental rigidity, perseveration
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lewy dementia
protein deposits in nerve cells, fluctuating alertness, repeated falls, tremor, hallucinations, delusions
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alzheimers cause what kind of changes in brain
formation of plaques, tangles, brain shrink, inflammation
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vascular dementia is described as
problems in circulation of blood in brain
generally irreversible
impairment experienced related to area of brain that damaged
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Responding to BPSD: ABC Method
Antecedent (trigger)
Behavior
Consequence
Serves to better understand triggers and pattern of behaviors so appropriate measures can be implemented
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When can medication use be considered for dementia
Behaviour is dangerous, distressing, disturbing, damaging to social relationships and persistent
AND
Has not responded to consistent nonpharmacological treatment plan
OR
Requires emergency, short-term treatment to allow proper investigation of underlying problems
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Citalopram and Sertraline used for
irritability
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Risperidone used for
short-term therapy of aggression and psychosis
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quetiapine & haldol used for
aggressive behaviours
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trazadone used for
sleep aid or mild tranq
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Pharmacotherapies for BPSD
- Irritability: citalopram and sertraline
- Aggression: haldol, quetiapine, risperidone
- Psychosis: risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine
- Depression : citalopram, sertraline, mirtazapine, trazadone
- Sleep problems: trazadone, zopiclone
- Impulsivity: carbamazepine, gabapentin
- Hyper-sexuality: Cyproterone (Androcur)
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What antipsychotic medications are not effective for?
- Aimless wandering
- Inappropriate urination/defecation
- Inappropriate dressing/undressing
- Vocally repetitious behaviour (calling out)
- Hiding/hoarding
- Eating inedibles
- Tugging/removing restraints
- Pushing wheelchair bound co-resident
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sun-downing
increase behavioural problems that begin at dusk --> night
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precipitating factors of sundowning
- End-of-day exhaustion (both mental and physical)
- An upset in the "internal body clock," causing a biological mix-up between day and night
- Reduced lighting and increased shadows causing people with Alzheimer's to misinterpret what they see, and become confused and afraid
- Disorientation due to the inability to separate dreams from reality when sleeping
- Not as much or no activity in the afternoon compared to the morning can lead to restlessness later in the day
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Person – Centered Communication
- Focus on connecting rather than correcting
- Guide rather than tell or control
- Distract rather than confront
- Avoid ‘no’ or ‘don’t’
- Use short sentences
- Use non-verbal expressions such as smiling, nodding, gesturing, pointing
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Pharmacological Treatment of Alzheimer’s Dementia
Cholinesterase Inhibitors (ChEI)
not effective treat agitation
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ChEIs Side Effects:
Nausea
Diarrhea
Muscle cramps
Insomnia / vivid dreams
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nursing consideration of ChEls
pulse, breathing, stomach discomfort, seizure risk
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Aricept (donepezil) increases the risk of two rare but potentially serious conditions:
muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)
neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
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later life depression
older adults with depression will present for treatment of physical conditions, rather than for evaluation for a mood disorder. But it’s essential to assess the patient’s mood regardless of presenting symptomatology, because mood independently affects daily functioning and can impede treatment for medical comorbidities
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Depression in the Elderly
- Patients often do not recognize their depression
- Early morning awakening
- Somatic presentations
- Anorexia, weight loss
- Onset or recurrence of substance abuse
- Exaggeration of pre-morbid personality traits
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SIGECAPS
- sleep disorders
- interest decreased
- guilt
- energy decreased
- concentration difficulties
- appetite disturbances
- psychomotor retardation/agitation
- suicidality
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The suicide rate for older adults is two to three times higher than for the general population. (t/f)
TRUE
140
is path warm
I Ideation
S Substance Use
P Purposelessness
A Anxiety / Agitation
T Trapped
H Hopelessness / Helplessness
W Withdrawal
A Anger
R Recklessness
M Mood changes
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medication use concerns in older adults
- changes related to aging: affect OA differently
- compliance: overuse, underuse
- polypharm
- adverse drug reactions
- drug interactions
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are OA biggest users of prescription & OTC
YES
143
the more drugs one is taking the greater the chance of
drug/drug interactions & adverse reactions
144
dementia mnemonic for drugs
D = drugs
E = eyes & ears
M = metabolic (endocrine, electrolytes)
E = emotional (depression, grief)
N = neurological (parkinson's, alzheimers)
T = trauma/tumor
I = infections
A = arteriosclerosis
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pharmacokinetics
movement & action of drug in body
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4 major pharmacokinetic processes
absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
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absorption age related changes
- decreased surface area & blood flow to GI
- decreased GI motility
- increased pH
- reduced salvia production
- reduced volume of pancreatic secretions
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distribution changes
- decreased albumin (risk digoxin, warfarin, diazepam)
- increased lipoprotein (propranolol, lidocaine)
- less body water
- higher fat content
- decreased muscle
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metabolism changes
- reduced hepatic blood flow (CCB, BB, narcotics)
- decline in oxidative metabolism (lorazepam etc "pams")
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polypharm
use of multiple medications
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brown bag test
bring in all prescribed meds, OTC meds, herbal meds to appointment
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prescribing cascade
meds are prescribed to treat effects of other medications
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polypharm prevention "SAIL"
S = simplify
A = adverse effects
I = indication
L = list
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polypharm prevention "TIDE"
T = time
I = individualized
M = drug interactions
E = educate
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adverse drug reactions
unintended, unwanted, harmful effect of drug that occurs at normal drug dose
156
adverse drug reactions 7X more common in OA
yes
157
adverse reaction causes
- improper drug/dose selection
- nonadherence
altered pharmacokinetics
multiple meds
multiple prescribers
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adverse reaction risk factors
- over 85
- live alone
- lower body weight
- HX drug reaction
- alcohol
- recent hospital
- dementia
- polypharm
- multiple chronic disease
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adverse reaction consquence
- falls
- GI distress
- incontinence
- constipation
- depression
- anxiety
- confusion
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acute dystonia
abnormal involuntary movements / slow muscle contractions
TX; benztropine, benadryl, ativan
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akathisia
restlessness
162
NMS
- extreme rigidity
- fever
- dizziness/fainting
- fluctuating LOC w/ high creatinine kinase & leukocytosis
163
meds commonly used in OA
- benzo
- neuroleptics
- NSAIDs
- tylenol
- laxatives
- antidepressants
- phenytoin
- warfarin
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meds associated with delirium
- neuropsych meds
- allergy meds
- sedatives
- GI meds
- cardio meds
- analgesics
- corticosteroids
165
inappropriate meds: beers criteria intentions
- improve medication selection
- educate clinicians
- reduce adverse drug events
- serve as tool for evaluating quality of care, cost, and patterns of drugs
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medication adherence challenges
- lack of understanding
- barriers to communication
- sensory impairment: poor vision
- cog impairment: forgetting
- complex regimen
- inconvenient packaging
- adverse events
- cost
- social isolation
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med use & adherece nursing role
- advocate & serve as pt defense against med error
- advocate for meds to be taken with the least frequency possible
- assess for S/E
- education
- simple language
- ensure pt has glasses, hearing aids before education
- teach regarding to negative effects
168
nursing cate for chronic illness
preservation of function and prevention of further deterioration of health status
169
chronic illness trajectory traditional model
- pre traj = no sx; preventive phase
- traj onset = sx present
- crisis = life threatening
- acute = active illness and complications
- stable = sx controlled
- unstable = sx diff control
- downward = progressive deterioration; increase sx
- dying
170
shifting perspective model
- living w/ chronic illness as ongoing shifting b/w wellness and illness
- reflects pt-centered
- goals: minimize risks, alleviate sx, avoid complications, max function, preserve hope
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nonfatal vs serious potentially fatal ilness
N = arthritis, vision impairment
S = cancer, stroke
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fraility
state r/t aging process in which multiple body systems gradually lose their built-in reserves
greater risk for catastrophic outcomes (falls --> death)
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OA defined as frail d/t functional decline more likely to present with ANY
geriatric syndrome
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geriatric syndrome progression
old age, functional & cognitive decline, impaired mobility ---> incontinence, falls, PU ---> frailty ---> failure to thrive
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ex of geriatric syndrome
falls, depression, delirium, demetia, incontinence
176
SPICES geriatric syndrome screening tool
S = sleep disturbances
P = problems w/ eating
I = incontinence
C = confusion
E = evidence of falls
S = skin breakdown
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identifying failty
- prisma 7
questions & 3 or more yes indicate increased risk of frailty
178
gait speed test
average gait speed of longer than 5 sec to walk 4 meters = frailty
179
prevention and management of frailty
- early identification
- proper tx of acute & chronic
- promotion of activity
- promotion of proper diet
- falls prevention
- avoidance of polypharm & alcohol & smoking
- advance care planning
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failure to thrive
- state of progressive functional decline, progressive apathy, loss of willingness to eat/drink
- culminates in death
- SHOULD NOT be considered normal aging
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4 domains critical to development of FTT
- impaired physical function
- malnutrition
- depression
- cognitive impairment
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FTT etiology - 11 D
- diseases
- dementia
- delirium
- drinking alcohol
- drugs
- dysphagia
- deafness
- depression
- desertion by family
- destitution
- despair
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FTT signature consequences
- weight loss
- dehydration
- low cholesterol & albumin
- increased infections
- fractures
- pressure ulcers
- increased mortality
184
vulnerability risk red flags
- repeat ER visits
- neglect
- lack of followup appt
- noncompliance
- acute deterioration in ADL
- unexplained weight loss
- poor grooming
- refusal of needed assistance
- threat of eviction
185
vulnerability & ethics
- actual risk vs potential risk
- tolerable vs intolerable risk
- decisional capacity vs incapacity
- autonomy vs duty to intervene
186
nursing prevention strategies for FTT
- mobilization
- exercise & balance training
- mental activity
- nutrition
- social supports
- ASSESSMENTS
187
parkinsons
progressive neurodegenerative disease of basal ganglia & involves dopamine pathway
abnormal movements
188
severity of PD depends on
degree of neuron loss & reduction of dopamine receptors
189
PD men or women more effected
MEN hehe
190
risk factors PD
- advance age
- declining estrogen levels
- decreased vit B12 & folates
- exposure to heavy metals
191
types of PD
- primary or idiopathic (cause unknown)
- secondary to other medical condition
192
cardinal sx PD
- rest tremor
- rigidity
- postural instability
- bradykinesia
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tremors
- 1st sx
- affects jaw, facial muscles, tongue, limbs
- disappears with movement
- pill rolling
194
rigidity
increased tone
195
bradykinesia
- slow movement
- reduced range
- difficulty with repetitve movements
196
postural instability
difficulty w/ balance
197
additional sx PD
- mask like facial
- muffled speech
- depression
- sleep disorder
- pain
- fatigue
- dementia
- writing changes
- loss of automatic movements
198
tx for PD
- levodopa w/ carbidopa = 1st line tx
199
levodopa
most effective
crosses blood-brain barrier & converted to dopamine
200
dopamine agonists
bromocriptine, pergolide, lisuride, ropinirole, pramipexole reduce trempr
201
osteoporosis
compromised bone strength predisposing to increased risk of fracture
202
early diagnosis technique for osteoporosis
dexa
203
dexa
best tech for assessing bone mineral density
T-score given = comparison of ur bone density to healthy 30 y/o
204
t-score below -2.5 SDs indicates
osteoporosis
205
frax
determines fracture probability
206
factors that increase risk of osteoporosis
- family hx
- osteopenia
- low body weight
- diet low in calcium
- low levels of physical activity
- ovaries removed
- past menopause
- vit D deficiency
- smoking
- excessive caffeine intake
- race
- excessive alcohol
207
conditions causing bone loss or fractures
- rheumatoid arthritis
- celiac disease
- gastric bypass surgery
- COPD
- chronic liver failure
208
tx for osteoporosis
- prevent fractures
- healthy lifestyle choice
- balanced diet
- adequate calcium & vit D
- fall prevention
- weight bearing exercises
- resistance exercises
- flexibility exercises
209
vertebral compression fractures most common complication of osteoporosis
TRUE
210
gout
inflammatory arthritis that occurs as result of increased uric acid levels in blood which leads to accumulation of urate crystals in joints, soft tissues, kidneys
211
uric acid is
waste product, secreted when body breaks down purines
212
diagnosis of gout
aspirate fluid from swollen joint
213
acute gout
painful, affects one joint
214
chronic gout
repeated episodes of pain & inflammation may involve more than 1 joint
215
risk factors gout
- hyperuricemia (greater 6.8)
- hypertension
- diabetes
- hyperlipidemia
- chronic kidney disease
- cardiovascular disease
- metabolic syndrome
216
tx for gout
- rest joint
- NSAIDs (indomethacin or naproxen)
- glucocorticoids
217
herpes zoster
reactivation of varicella zoster virus
remains dormant in dorsal root ganglion
218
sx prior to rash (shingles)
fever, general weakness, pain, burning, tingling sensation over area of body/face
219
rash
occurs in dermatome supplied by nerve
dermatome area of skin that mainly supplied by single spinal nerve
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blisters dry & crust within 7-10 days
true
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shingles pt teaching
- wash hands before/after touching
- take meds
- wear gloves when applying cream
- wear cotton
- refrain from touching people
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antiviral meds
- start within 72 hrs of rash appearing
- do not kill virus but stop it from multiplying which is thought to limit severity of sx
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transmission shingles
only possible to those not immune to chickpox & contact with fluid from blisters may cause chickenpox
placed in isolation
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complication of shingles
postherpetic neuralgia = painful condition lasts more than 90 days after rash
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prevention of shingles
- vaccine
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arthritis
joint inflammation
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rheumatoid arthritis
autoimmune condition that causes chronic inflammation
experience painful swelling of joints & become severely deformed
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does rheumatoid arthritis affect joints symmertrically
yesd
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risk factors of osteoarthritis
increased age, obesity, family hx, repetitve use of joint
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osteoarthritis
cartilage breaks down & wears away
bone on bone = pain
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is early intervention critical with osteoarthritis
YES
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with osteoarthritis when is it worse
morning d/t long period of inactivity
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pain and osteoarthritis
- initially present when joint used
- as disease progresses, pain present at rest, more joints become involved
- joints become enlarged, unstable, deteriorate crepitus
- range of motion reduced
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intervention for osteoarthritis
- obtain tx ASAP
- control pain
- minimize disability
- provide teaching
- exercise
- physio for OA & RA to retain joint use
- weight loss if indicated
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information control
withholding info
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tx for osteoarthritis
- hot/cold therapy
- cold = acute process
- complementary & alternative meds
- music
- acupuncture
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limiting options
not offering certain options
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impeding pts ability to act upon their wishes
refusal to assist, compulsory tx, imposing restrictions
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healthcare justifications
paternalism is acceptable because it serves to restore person autonomy
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justification for limiting autonomy
- lack of capacity / competency
- potential to harm, self
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risk assessment rules
- risk management interventions are never based on convenience or gratification
- negotiating risk ethically involves the minimal use of power to attain max benefit & min infrigement on pt liberty
- more grave consequences - the greater obligation to intervene
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encumbered pt
whose judgement & decision making ability are hindered by distorting factors (brain damage), impairing emotional state (pain, grief), undue influence (manipulation) and inadequate / partial info
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unemcumbered pt
competent & not subjected to distorting factors
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advance directive
proxy (identified person to make decision) or instructional (what tx they want under what circumstance)
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what act governs sub decision makers discretion & obligation
representation agreement act
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best interest judgement
- what would reasonable person in pts position would want?
- considerations: current wishes, if condition likely to improve by care, whether benefit greater than risk, less restrictive care would be as beneficial
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moral distress
when we know what right/ethical action but can't act on it
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consequence of moral distress
- disempowering tension
- internal conflict
- self doubt
- chronic stress
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ways to negotiate moral distress
- recognize, acknowledge, discuss openly, affirm feelings, accept our limitations
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valid consent
- voluntarily given by pt
- fully informed
- chance to ask qts & receive answers
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adult consent not required
- emergency
- invol psych
- triage
- communicable disease (TB)
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2 types of decision makers
formal = duly appointed person
temp = chosen by healthcare provider
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personal guardian
incapable adult not make representation agreement or advance directive while capable & healthcare & personal decisions need to be made
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power of attorney vs representation agreement
PA = money & property
RA = health care & other personal matters
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advance care planning
process that involves conversations, decisions, and identifying how poeple would like to be cared for
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qualify as TSDM
- at least 19
- contact w/ adult preceding 12 mon
- no dispute w/ adult
- be capable of giving, refusing or revoking sub consent
- be willing to comply with duties
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green sleeve
important doc on fridge
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safeguards to maid
- written request before 2 independent witnesses
- 2 independent HCP
- 10 clear days b/w request & provision of maid
- msut be given opp to withdraw immediately before provision of maid
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end of life care
care provided to person in their last weeks to days of life
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end of life sub consent
- personal guardian (court)
- representative (individual)
- advance directive
- temp sub decision marker
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SPEAK EOL decisions
s = sub decision maker
p = preferred tx option
e = expressed wishes
a = advance directives
k = knowledge of benefits & tx prognosis
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MOST
m3 = full medical tx
m2 = transfer only when comfort measures can't be achieved
m1 = comfort measures only
c2 = intubation
c1 = no intubation
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goals of palliative care
prevent & relieve suffering, enhance quality of life, optimize function, assist within decision making, provide opportunities for personal growth
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spirituality and dying
important resource for addressing distress when facing death
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assessing spiritual needs
asking about meaning in life, personal strengths & connectedness with higher self & explore how these values can influence decisions regarding health care choices and self care
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spiritual needs in dying process
- need for relief from loneliness & isolation
- need to feel useful
- need to express anger
- need for comfort in anxiety and fear
- need to allevaite depression and find meaning in experience
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spiritual work of dying process
- remembering r/t to reminiscence or a life review through which one can recognize the goodness of life
- reassessing is act of redefining personal worth
- reconciling means healing damaged or broken relationships
- reuniting refers to combining the material and spiritual elements of person & world
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pron of death
- no apical for 1 min
- no spontaneous resp for 1 min
- pupils dilated & fixed
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death charting elements
- events leading to death
- time resp ceased
- criteria to pronounce death
- death at ___
- time physician notified
- time family notified
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good death
- pain/sx management
- avoiding prolonged dying process
- clear communication about decisions
- adequate prep for death
- feeling sense of control
- finding spiritual or emotional sense of completion
- affirming pt as unique and worthy
- not being alone
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approaching death sx
- decreased LOC
- muscle relaxation/inability yo swallow
- restlessness
- congestion
- breathing laboured
- moaning likfe sounds
- incontienence
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palliative discomfort
- pain
- delirium
- anxiety/depression
- dyspnea
- N & V
- dehydration
- diarrhea
- incontinence
- inability to perform ADLs
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nursing interventions for dying
- ongoing assessment
- pain control
- reduce air hunger
- skin & mucous membrane care
- choices
- TR
- grooming
- spirituality needs
- communication
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BATHE communication
B = background info
A = affect
T = trouble
H = handling things
E = empathy
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mourning vs grief
G = individual response to loss
M = active & evolving process
273
acute grief
CRISIS!
somatic & psychological sx of distress that occur in waves lasting varying periods of time
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anticipatory grief
response to a real or perceived loss before it occurs
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ambiguous loss
type of loss that happens when a person with dementia is physically present, but at time psych absent
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disenfranchised grief
person whose loss can't be openly acknowledged or publicly mourned experiences
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chronic / dysfunctional grief
pathologic chronic grief begins with normal grief but obstacles interfere with normal evolution towards adjustment, towards the reestablishment of equilibrium
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risk for dysfunctional grief
- dependency
- unexpected loss
- inadequate coping
- lack of support
- mental illness
- substance use
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5 R's of spirituality
reason & reflection on meaning of life
religion
ritual practices
relationships
restoration = positive impact & influence spirituality
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spiritual care interventions
- being with
- doing for
- looking inward
- looking outward
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being with
- listening
- offering self/being present
- conveying acceptance, recognition
- meeting persons at their level
- creating trust
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doing for
- holding hands/ tender touch
- exploring concerns
- making connections with other supports
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looking inward
acknowledging spiritual dimension
- assessing spiritual needs
- developing a deeper understanding of cultural/religious views
- facilitating expression of thoughts r/t existential issues
- helping to make sense and derive meaning from experiences
- encouraging grieving over losses
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looking outward
- referring to pastoral care
- encouraging & affirming value of being part of religioud community
- teaching lifestyle alteration focused on self care
- encouraging prayer
- helping find joyful & pleasurable activities
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spirituality and dementia
memory may be lost, needs continue and remain strong
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types of elder abuse
- physical
- sexual
- emotional
- medical
- financial
- neglect
- abandonment
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what is most common type of abuse
financial
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risk factors of elder abuse
advance age (80)
women
disability
dementia
depression
social isolation
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types of abuse by nurses
- embarrassing or offensive comments
- yelling/swearing
- deliberate ignore care needs
- roughness
- hitting
- sexual
- taking values
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nurses strategies to help prevent abuse
- know triggers
- know how to manage pt who demonstrate aggressive behvaiour
- learn about other cultural values
- communication skills
- peer support activities
- obtaining support from management
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