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neuromusculoskeletal findings with hyponatremia
headache, confusion, lethargy
neuromusculoskeletal findings with hyponatremia
muscle weakness to resp. compromise, fatigue and decreased DTR
neuromusculoskeletal findings with hyponatremia
seizures, lightheaded, dizziness
GI findings with hyponatremia
iincreased motility, hyperactive bowel sounds
GI findings with hyponatremia
ab cramping, nausea
bronchovesicular sounds are
medium pitch, blowing sounds
bronchovesicular sounds are
intensity with equal inspiration and expiration times over the larger airways
with falls, you see older adults can be at risk bc
decreased strength and impaired mobility and balance
with falls, you see older adults can be at risk bc
improper use of aids and unsafe clothing
with falls, you see older adults can be at risk bc
environmental hazards, endurance limitations, decreased sensory perception
with falls, you see older adults can be at risk bc they have
decreased visual acuity, weakness, urinary frequency, and gait and balance probs
with falls, you see older adults can be at risk bc they have
cognitive dysfunction and ADR like orthostatic hypotension and drowsiness
situational factors that increase the risk of injury
having to twist while lifting
situational factors that increase the risk of injury
lifting in a small space and while kneeling or sitting
situational factors that increase the risk of injury
lifting while arms are extended away from the body
