Life expectancy for older Australians is increasing due to
advances in nutrition, healthcare and medications. Increasing
longevity, however, can lead to a gradual decline in physical and
mental capacity and growing risk of disease, with many health
conditions, and associated impairments associated with ageing.
Nursing care for the older person must include consideration of
these impairments, particularly when patient safety is
compromised.
This assignment requires you to write an essay discussing the
implications of nursing care for a patient with...