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Pulmonary issues in the older adult.

Authors :
Frederick DE
Source :
Critical care nursing clinics of North America [Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am] 2014 Mar; Vol. 26 (1), pp. 91-7.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

This article elicits why critical care nurses need to become aware of the pulmonary issues of older adults. The population of older adults is increasing. Older adults undergo anatomic and physiologic changes of the protective mechanisms of the pulmonary system. These changes alter the rate and effort of breathing. Speech is slowed because of expiratory strength effort. Cognition changes may be the only indication of impaired oxygenation. Bedside nursing care provides protection from pulmonary complications. Health behaviors of smoking cessation, oral hygiene, and exercise promote pulmonary health even in older adults.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-3481
Volume :
26
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Critical care nursing clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24484925
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccell.2013.09.008