Patient Safety: Systemic Effects of Long Term Care Flashcards
1
Q
respiratory changes
A
atelectasis (collapse of alveoli)
2
Q
cardiovascular changes
A
orthostatic hypotension
(workload of heart lessened when laying flat)
3
Q
musculoskeletal changes
A
disuse atrophy
disuse osteoporosis
joint contractures
foot drop
4
Q
elimination changes
A
lack of gravity to move urine out of renal pelvis into bladder (can cause kidney stones or UTI)
5
Q
integumentary changes
A
pressure injuries
6
Q
psychosocial effects
A
depression, loneliness
