BIOLOGICAL CHANGES
The changes
in body function that occur with aging are not random and do not develop
suddenly or without warning. Is essential for nurses to learn that each aging
person, just like each younger person, is unique
The
intergumentary system
This system
includes the skin, hair and nails, those changes most obvios probably.
With aging
the epidermis becomes more fragile, increasing the risk for skin damage such as
tears, maceration and infection.
Cares:
prevent dehydration, modify skin care to reduce drying, adjust room
temperature
The
musculoskeletal system
The bones
provide a rigid structure. The red bone marrow in the cavities of spongy
produces red blood cells, platelets.
In this
system the common disorders seen with aging are the osteoporosis and the
osteoarthritis
The
respiratory system
Provides
the body with the oxygen needed for life. Without oxygen, cells quickly die.
The brain cells are the most sensitive cells. The common disorders seen with
aging are influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis or lung cancer.
Cares:
positions to facilitate ease of respiration, encourage smoking cessation.
The
cardiovascular system
This system
is responsible for the transportation of blood with oxygen and nutrients to all
body tissue. The common disorders seen with aging are coronary artery or valve
disease, hypertensive disease, aneurysm.
Cares:
observe closely for abnormal sound, instruct patients to rest if short of
breath or fatigued
The
gastrointestinal system
Over time
change in GI track can interfere with normal digestion, in the oral cavity
gingival tissue may recede and the periodontal bones that hold the teeth in
place may be loosen. Dental caries can soften the enamel and expose nerves in
the tooth put. Esophageal dilation and problems rated to swallowing may be
conserved with against.
The urinary
system
The system
supports homeostasis by eliminating wastes and excessive fluid from the body.
The number of nefrona decreases. Decreased blood floe result in al altered
glomerular filtration rate
Cares:
obtain urine for analysis, palpate bladder after voiding
The nervous
system
Many
cellular changes have been observed in the aging brain including a reduction un
its size and weight.
Cares:
educate regarding safety precautions and use of assisitive devices.
PSYCHIC CHANGE
Changes in intellectual capacity
From 30
years old onwards, a decline in intellectual capacity begins which accelerates
with old age. The capacity to resolve
problems becomes slower. Creativity and imaginative capacity survive.
Character and personality
Personality
does nor usually change unless there are pathological alterations.
The ability
to adapt usually becomes harder due to the fear of unknown situations.
SOCIAL CHANGES
Change of role and personality
The change
of an individual’s role can be looked at from three different dimensions:
-
The old person as an individual
-
The
old person as a member of the family
-
The old person as a person capable of facing up to his losses
In my opinion is very important know the different disorder in everyone system because that take us know how actuate in the different cases.
I think that the most important system are the respiratory and the cardiovascular so I belive it coud be importat begin the valuations by those.
In my opinion is very important know the different disorder in everyone system because that take us know how actuate in the different cases.
I think that the most important system are the respiratory and the cardiovascular so I belive it coud be importat begin the valuations by those.
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