Adulthood Flashcards
Early adulthood Age range
19-40 years
Heart rate
60-100/min
Respiratory rate
12-20/min
SBP
Less than 120
Peak physical condition
19-26 years
Middle adurthood age range
41-60 years
Late adulthood age range
61 yrs and older
MA physiologic changes
Vision problems
High cholesterol
Cancer often develops at this age
Weight control difficult
Menopause for women
Heart disease major killer after 40
MA psychosocial changes
More task oriented
Empty nest syndrome
LA physiologic changes
Cardiovascular system less efficient
Volume of blood decreases
Less tolerant of tachycardia
Respiratory system deteriorates
Decreased metabolism
Sleep problems
LA psychosocial changes
Living environment: living independent for how much longer
Self worth, producing work she is proud of
Financially burdens
Death and dying
