Nr 601 Midterm Study Guide - Chamberlain College Of Nursing

This study source was downloaded by 100000867488176 from CourseHero.com on 08-09-2023 15:24:52 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/182389470/NR-601-Midterm-Study-Guide-docx/ 1jkJEZ8NR 601 Midterm Study Guide Developmental changes When considering Erikson's developmental stages, the task for later life is referred to as: ego integrityReplicative senescence is theory states that cells can replicate or divide a specific number of times. This ability tends to decrease withage.Oxidative damage is the cumulative result of the aerobic metabolism, which generates chemicals called free radicals. Free radicals may interact with other chemicals in the body and cause damage to cells.Telomere shortening is a theory that links aging to a reduction in cell division. Weakening of the immune response leaves older adults more vulnerable to infection and debilitating diseasesAge related changes85 years or older are the fasted growing groupIndividual variations are enormous at every age and in every part of the bodyThe heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosisFALSE: Abnormal findings are often due to physiological agingFALSE: Decreased sensitivity to oral anticoagulantsThe strongest evidence regarding normal physiological aging is available through: longitudinal studiesPharmacokinetic changes with aging is reflective of : w hat the body does to the drugIndividual variations are enormous at every age and in every part of