Causes of weakness in elderly
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The relationship between Mrs. Malone’s electrolyte imbalance and her weak legs is due to experiencing hypokalemia that causes a decrease in muscle response to stimuli. Hypokalemia occurs bilateral and begins with the lower extremities and works it way up. It will become dangerous if weakness reaches the respiratory system.
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A mild deficiency causes weakness, weight loss and depression. Excess: Excess amounts can lead to liver damage and high doses cause dilation of arteries and reduction of blood lipids. ... The elderly – loss of appetite, housebound, lack of knowledge, cannot be bothered to cook.
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Lives alone in own home. He is divorced with three grown children. He has had to cut back working to only 4 hours a day as a mechanic because of fatigue and weakness since the first of the year. Mr. Kelly arrives to your telemetry unit. You are the telemetry floor nurse and you have just received him as a …
Weakness: Symptoms, Signs, Causes & Treatment
Neuropathy- pathology of a nerve that causes weakness in innervated muscles (distal >proximal) w/ a decreased reflex or sensory change, fasiculations and muscle wasting can occur later in disease. Myelopathy- lesion affecting spinal cord
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refers to inflammation of the spinal cord, which can cause symptoms of weakness, paralysis, sensory loss, and bowel and bladder disturbances. Poliomyelitis (disussed in a previous lecture) is the classic example of viral myelitis, but other viral causes of a myelitis include nonpolio enteroviruses, herpesviruses, retroviruses, and West Nile virus.
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implies the consideration of vulnerable groups (elderly, disabled, etc.), densities of population, and location of population in relation to hazards. implies location and value of property as well as vital facilities. the vulnerability of both people and property is listed as low if < 1 per cent and high if > 10 per cent. Maximum threat
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Consists of weakness, dizziness, nausea, sweating, blurred vision, or diplopia but no LOC. Highest incidence in the elderly, usually due to sick-sinus syndrome, AV blocks, and BBs. 20% of adults will have one episode of syncope prior to age 75.
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Poor nutrition, certain types of injuries, poor dental health, social isolation, and bowel and bladder problems are all more common in the elderly population. Acute and Chronic Diseases and the Elderly. Some of the more common acute and chronic diseases that affect the elderly , and especially ones that CNAs should be familiar with, will be discussed.
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Exercise can improve fall risk factors such as muscle weakness, poor balance, and gait impairment in healthy and impaired older adults. ... More research into the effects of vitamin D to decrease the risk of falls in the elderly is vital, due to the fact that current dietary recommendations is for daily intake of only 600 IU for adults over the ...
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Muscle strength decreases and the muscles may atrophy, placing an individual at increased risk for weakness. Additionally, the articulating cartilage of the joints deteriorates, possibly causing pain, crepitus, and decreased movement.
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