Patient Safety: Systemic Effects of Long Term Care Flashcards

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respiratory changes

A

atelectasis (collapse of alveoli)

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cardiovascular changes

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orthostatic hypotension
(workload of heart lessened when laying flat)

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musculoskeletal changes

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disuse atrophy
disuse osteoporosis
joint contractures
foot drop

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elimination changes

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lack of gravity to move urine out of renal pelvis into bladder (can cause kidney stones or UTI)

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5
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integumentary changes

A

pressure injuries

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6
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psychosocial effects

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depression, loneliness

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