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Med-Surg HESI Study Guide

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Loss of Pigment in Hair/Skin Wrinkling of Skin Thinning of Epidermis, Easy Bruising & Tearing of Skin Decreased Skin Turgor, Elasticity, & Subcutaneous Fat Increased Nail Thickness & Decreased Nail G... rowth Decreased Perspiration Dry, itchy, scaly skin Seborrhic dematitis & keratosis formation (overgrowth & thickening of skin) -Neurological System Slowed reflexes Slight tremors & difficulty with fine motor movement Loss of balance Increased incidence of awakening after sleep onset Increased susceptibility to hypothermia & hyperthermia Short-term memory decline possible Long-term memory usually maintained -Musculoskeletal System Decreased muscle mass & strength Decreased mobility, range of motion, flexibility, coordination, & stability Change of gait, with shortened step and wider base Posture and stature changes causing a decrease in height Increased brittleness of the bones Deterioration of joint capsule components Kyphosis of the dorsal spine (increased convexity in the curvature) -Cardiovascular System Diminished energy and endurance, with lowered tolerance to exercise Decreased compliance of the heart muscle, with valves becoming thicker & more rigid Decreased cardiac output and decreased efficiency of blood return to the heart Decreased compensatory response, so less able to respond to increased demands on the cardiovascular system Decreased resting heart rate Weak periphreal pulses Increased blood pressure but susceptibility to postural hypotension -Respiratory System Decreased stretch and compliance of the chest wall Decreased strength and function of respiratory muscles Decreased size & number of alveoli Decreased depth of respirations and oxygen intake but not respiratory rate Decreased ability to cough and expectorate sputum -Hematological System Hemoglobin and Hematocrit average levels toward low end of normal Prone to increased blood clotting [Show More]

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