Nursing: Chronic Problems of Old Age, Oral Hygiene Importance, External Factors of Aging, and More

Nursing
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1.CHRONIC PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH OLD AGE
Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, hypertension and Parkinson’s disease.
IMPACT OF MULTIPLE DIAGNOSIS IN IDENTIFYING CARE FOR PATIENTS
It interferes with their quality of life and ability to perform tasks. It is also associated with
increased rates of functional decline and mortality. There is increased risk associated
with visits to physicians, prescriptions, home health visit, own expenses and cumulative
health care expenditure.
2. IMPORTANCE OF ORAL HYGIENE FOR PARTIAL OR FULLY EDENTULOUS
CLIENTS.
Oral hygiene involves proper cleaning of teeth regularly. The importance of oral hygiene
is to prevent buildup of plague and tartar. This prevent dental carries, periodontal
disease and decreases incidence of halitosis (Van Der Weijden, & Slot, 2011).
CARE OF SOFT TISSUES, DENTURES AND ORAL PROSTHESTICS
Use a clean soft toothbrush and water to clean dentures. Ensure that tongue, palate
and gums are cleaned morning and night with a soft toothbrush before dentures are
inserted, ensure regular visit of dentist to check mouths soft tissue (Bissett, & Preshaw,
2011).
3. EXTERNAL FACTORS AND STEREOTYPES ASSOCIATED WITH AGING AND
HOW IT IMPACT OLDER PERSON.
Life style for example, alcohol consumption, stress, poor diet and lack of exercise
causes stiffness and cardiovascular diseases. Some medications contribute to aging
and hormones essential for aging process is under genetic control. Growth
differentiation hormone factor 11 are determined by genetics and blood levels of this
hormone decreases with time causing aging (poggioli et.al, 2016).

4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EN IN PROVIDING CARE FOR DECEASED
PERSON
Immediate care with the family; at no time should the family be rushed. Prepare the
family to enter the environment of deceased valuables and ensure that personal effects
are documented and given to nominated next of kin. Engage social worker early to
assist the family. Involve pastoral care if the hospital has pastoral care service, special
rituals such as washing and draping of the body.
5. FUNCTIONAL ASSESMENT TOOLS FOR ASSESSING OLDER PATIENTS
i. Self-care. This checks if the patient has any need of assertive for walking or need any
assistance for daily activities for example grooming, toilet use, feeding or bathing.
ii. Fall assessment Tool. Check if there has been any history of fall within the last
12months if there is difficult in walking or balance (Moyer, 2012).
iii. Incontinence which checks on patient’s elimination of urine rate and amount.
iv. Impaired vision to checks visual acuity by Snellen chart.
v. Impaired hearing - asses hearing abilities of patient.
vi. Depression. Feeling of being hopeless, as the patient if he has had a feeling of
hopelessness for the past 2weeks.
vii. Oral health. Checks if the patient has any oral discomfort for example chewing
problem or difficulty in cleaning teeth.
7.
Restraints Limitations Legal ramifications
Physical restraints Violate patient dignity and
patient autonomy ceases
Basic human right Privacy
and safety