Chapter 31: Older Adults (Objectives) Flashcards
identify statistics related to aging in the united states
describe mental health disorders that may occur in older adults
discuss the importance of pain assessment and tools used to assess pain in older adults
explain the negative impact of ageism that is evident in discriminatory labels, public policy, and research
explain the importance of a comprehensive assessment in older adults
recognize the significance of healthcare costs for older adults
compare the facts and myths about aging
analyze how ageism may affect attitudes and willingness to care for older adults
apply the nursing process to the care of older adults
identify at least four priority nursing diagnoses in the care of older adults
discuss basic nursing interventions in the care of older adults
identify psychological therapies used in the treatment of older adults
identify treatment settings for the care of older adults
