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RDGR 283 LO 3 Flashcards

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what are 3 general categories of illnesses for elderly?

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  • infections
  • Cancer
  • Autoimmune diseases
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What are five integumentary disorders?

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  • flattening of skin membrane
  • Decreased melanocytes
  • Decreased collagen and elastin in dermis
  • loss of functioning sweat glands and skin receptors
  • atrophy or thinning of subcutaneous layer of skin in face, back of hands and soles of feet
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What is the major cause of disability in elderly?

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musculoskeletal system disorders

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What are three musculoskeletal system disorders?

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  • muscle mass decline
  • osteoporosis
  • osteoarthritis
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