Caring For Older Adult Patients

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  1. 3. The field of medicine that studies aging and the problems of the elderly.
  2. 5. The _____________ System shows the most visible physical signs of aging.
  3. 6. Some common respiratory conditions in elderly patients are dyspnea and bronchitis. Both of these conditions can cause Some common respiratory conditions in elderly patients are dyspnea and bronchitis. Both of these conditions can cause _______
  4. 8. are the number one cause of hospitalization of the older population.
  5. 9. It is important for reality orientation that you call patients by the name that they ______ and not terms of endearment.
Down
  1. 1. Taste and smell ________ in older adults.
  2. 2. Eating foods rich in _______ helps the Muskuskeletel system during aging
  3. 4. Aging is a normal and expected process that comes with ______ changes in the body's structure and function.
  4. 7. The possibility of a _________ uterus is increased due to pelvic floor muscle weakness.