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UNIT-1. Introduction and overview a. Definition of Aging b. Theories of Aging c. Changes associated with aging d. Developmental changes and physiological changes of Aging e. Nutrition f. Elimination g. Reproductive and sexual changes h. Psychological changes 2. Health promotion for older adult’s maintaining physical health a) nutrition and nutritional requirement b) mobility c) rest and sleep d) elimination 3. Caring for Older Adult with Chronic Illnesses a) Managing Diabetes and wound care b) Controlling chronic pain c) guiding bladder and bowel movement d) administering and monitoring medications 4. Social support and Community Services a) Health and medical services b) Shelter and homes c) Community based legislative
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UNIT 2 - INFECTION CONTROL AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE NURSING A. infection control and CD concept a) Definition of Infection Control b) Stages of Infection c) Condition that affects infection d) Chain of Infection e) Infection Control § Handwshing § Immunity B. Infection Control Measures a. Prevention of Airborne Contamination b. Handling of food and kitchen utensils c. Handling of fomites C. Medical and surgical asepsis D. Communicable/Infectious Diseases E. Respiratory Diseases 1.Meningococcemia 2.Pulmonary Tuberculosis 3. Eruptive fever 4. Measles 5.Chicken Pox F. Vector-borne Diseases 1) Dengue Fever 2) Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever 3) Leptospirosis G. Gastro Intestinal Tract Diseases Typhoid Fever Hepatitis types of Hepatitis H. Central Nervous System Infection a. Tetanus
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UNIT 3- PALLIATIVE NURSING A. Concept of Palliative Care 1. Terminologies 2. End of life care 3. Goals of Palliative Care 4. Four primary levels of care provided by Hospices 5. Pharmacologic Agents B. Symptoms of End of Life 1. dyspnea 2. delirium 3. depression 4. fatigue/weakness |