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True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. - -True -In the e... lderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - -aging is characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stress of injury. Insults tolerated by the younger population can lead to devastating results in elderly patients. -Pre-existing conditions that affect morbidity and mortality include: - -cirrhosis, coagulopathy, COPD, ischemic heart disease, DM -What is the most common mechanism of injury in the elderly? - -Fall. Nonfatal falls are common in women and fractures are common in women who fall. Falls are the most common cause of TBI. -In the elderly population, what are risk factors for falls? - -advanced age, physical impairment, history of previous fall, medication use, dementia, unsteady gait, and visual, cognitive impairment [Show More]
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