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NUR 1648 / NUR 1648 Practical Nursing 3 Exam 3 Study Guide (Latest 2021/2022 Rasmussen College)ABCs Priority of Care Treat underlying cause!! The older adult • CAD: Age is #1 risk factor for wome... n. • Diabetes Insipidus: Decreased sense of thirst in elderly • Stroke: falls #1 cause, poorly tolerated stress, more susceptible to infection, medical complications like HTN, cardiac problems. Fluid and electrolyte balances (hyper/hypovolemia) • Hypervolemia: o Increased, bounding pulses o HTN o Distended neck/hand veins o Weight gain o Increased, shallow respirations o SOB o Crackles o Pitting edema o Cool pale skin o HA, weakness • Hypovolemia: o Weak, thready pulses o Hypotension (ESP. Orthostatic) o Dizziness/Lightheadedness o Flat neck/hand veins o Increased RR o Poor skin turgor (tenting) o Dry, scaly skin o Decreased Urine output o Changes in LOC [Show More]
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