Frailty in the Older Adult: Management
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Frailty in the Older Adult: Management“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Hidden BC for Kim Posey“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following is a key characteristic of frailty in the frailty phenotype model?
- Weakness
- Increased appetite
- Enhanced cognitive resilience
- Increased activity level
- Weight gain
What is the primary concern when reviewing medications in an older adult patient with frailty?
- Drug-drug interactions that exacerbate physiological vulnerability
- The affordability of each medication
- The inclusion of vitamins and supplements
- The ease of patient adherence to the regimen
- The taste preferences of the patient for each medication
Which of the following criteria is used in the FRAIL scale to assess frailty?
- Ambulation difficulties
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Joint laxity
- Immunosuppression
Which intervention is most critical in a comprehensive care plan aimed at mitigating frailty's impact on functional outcomes?
- Deprescribing non-essential medications to reduce polypharmacy risks
- Implementing family counseling sessions
- Increasing caloric intake without assessing nutrient content
- Prioritizing social activity over physical rehabilitation
- Focusing exclusively on strength training
Dozent des Vortrages Frailty in the Older Adult: Management
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.
She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.
At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.
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