Question

1--Discuss three possible complications of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in the old adult. Use specific examples.

2--What is the nurse's role in assisting the older patient in his sexuality? Discuss the assessment, the diagnosis and implementation.

3--What is the therapeutic value of exercise in the older adult? Give at least three specific examples.

Answer 1

1.The possible complications of CAM or therapy in older adults are

• The risk of complicating or progressing the illness to an advanced stage (Lack of proper cancer treatment with medication, radiation or chemotherapy can rapidly progress the disease and increase the mortality rate)
• The risk for injuring the body with certain types of procedure (Repeated accupuncture therapy on the skin can lead to skin break down and injury in older adults)
• The risk of getting any new or additional illness due to its usage for a very longer time.(use of certain vitamins and mineral supplements to. a greater extent increase the risk of cancer.

2.The nurse's role in assisting oldr patient's in their sexuality are

Assessment

• Assess the patient for any medical illness ,previous surgery,and use of any medication
• Collect sexual health history
• Physical examination to identify any injury
• Mental health examination

Diagnosis

Ineffective sexual health related to ageing process as evidence d by verbalization

Implementation

• Assess the patient's history to gian adequate knowledge and plan for care
• Encourage the patient to exressp their needs and concerns to identify the root cause of problems
• Provide psychological support to provide optimistic feeling
• Provide medication as per order to treat any underlying illness

3.The therapeutic values of exercise in older adults are

• It can help to maintain physical and mental health
• It can help to keep one hemodynamically stable
• Can prevent old-age illness
• Can improve their activities
• It can strengthen their muscles
• To improve the power of concentration

Eg.,

• Mediation and Yoga can improve their concentration and memory status
• Aerobic exercise can improve their organ function
• Physical exercise can relieve and prevent muscular tension and problem associated to it.