The changes may come with ageing. A person’s independence is threatened when mobility becomes a challenge. Stiffening joints, arthritis and reduced flexibility and muscle tone can make movement painful, difficult and unsafe. Stroke and other illnesses may also present mobility challenges. Whether an older person is at home or in the community, the environment can present challenges and safety risks. Slips, trips and falls can lead to serious injury, loss of independence, disability and even death. Many older people have reduced hearing and vision, making it difficult to participate in activities and conversations. As people age, they tend to take longer to think and perform tasks , start have problems with memory, often find it difficult to express their thoughts, solve problems and make decisions. They may struggle when they are in a strange place, faced with new issues or feeling pressured. Whether due to natural causes, illness or disability, this can be extremely frustrating for them and for others
Physical changes such as wrinkles some say you shrink when you get into your elderly years. But it gets harder for you to loose weight your metabolism slows down, you may get bone problems like arthritis. you dont have as much energy. Its harder for you to get around and also memory loss. Its much easier for you to become diagnosed with any dangerous diseases which is why make sure you eat healthy and exercise !
Imaging code has the character for contrast/qualifier. These codes in the imaging section describe procedures and diagnostic as part of the ancillary subsection, where it consist of 2,934 codes. In addition, the fifth character is contrast, while character 6 and 7 are qualifiers in the ICD-10-PCS coding procedures.
A patient in the recovery room after cardiac surgery begins to have extremity paresthesia, peaked T waves, and mental confusion. What type of electrolyte imbalance does the nurse suspect this patient is having? -Potassium
