Discuss the Nursing care of age-related Physiologic or Psychologic Disorder.

Discuss the Nursing care of age-related Physiologic or Psychologic Disorder.
Present the age-related Physiologic or Psychologic Disorder
Choose from one: Integumentary function, Urinary function, Musculoskeletal function or Endocrine function.
Describe the age-related changes and common problems and conditions.
Summarize the nursing management appropriate for your Physiologic or Psychologic Disorder chosen

Submission Instructions:
Presentation is original work and logically organized.
Followed current APA format including citation of references.
Power point presentation with 4-6 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.
Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.

ANSWER
PowerPoint Presentation

Slide 1: Title Slide

Title: Nursing Care of Age-Related Physiologic or Psychologic Disorder: Integumentary Function

Subtitle: Presented by [Your Name]

Slide 2: Introduction

The integumentary system is the largest organ system in the body, and it plays a vital role in protecting the body from the environment.
As people age, the integumentary system undergoes a number of changes, which can make it more susceptible to problems and conditions.
Nurses play an important role in assessing, managing, and preventing age-related integumentary problems.
Slide 3: Age-Related Changes in Integumentary Function

The skin becomes thinner and less elastic, making it more susceptible to tears and injuries.
The sweat glands produce less sweat, which can lead to dehydration and dry skin.
The sebaceous glands produce less oil, which can make the skin dry and flaky.
The hair on the head turns gray and thins, and the hair on the body may become coarser.
The nails become thicker and more brittle.
Slide 4: Common Problems and Conditions of the Integumentary System in Older Adults

Dry skin
Pruritus (itching)
Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin infections
Pressure ulcers
Benign skin growths
Malignant skin tumors
Slide 5: Nursing Management of Age-Related Integumentary Problems

Assessment: Nurses assess the integumentary system for signs of dehydration, dryness, infection, and other problems.
Intervention: Nurses intervene to manage integumentary problems through a variety of measures, including:
Moisturizing the skin
Promoting wound healing
Preventing pressure ulcers
Treating skin infections
Removing benign skin growths
Educating patients and caregivers about skin care
Slide 6: Conclusion

Age-related changes in integumentary function can make older adults more susceptible to a variety of problems and conditions.
Nurses play an important role in assessing, managing, and preventing age-related integumentary problems.
References

American Geriatrics Society. (2021). Clinical practice guideline for the management of pressure ulcers in older adults: A 2021 update. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 69(11), 2228-2260.
Brown, T., & Guralnik, J. M. (2020). Skin health in older adults. Clinical Dermatology, 38(6), 792-799.
Nursing Care Example

Patient: A 75-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease and a history of pressure ulcers.

Assessment: The nurse assesses the patient’s skin and finds a stage II pressure ulcer on the sacrum. The ulcer is red, warm, and tender.

Intervention: The nurse cleans and dresses the ulcer. She also places the patient on a pressure-relieving mattress and repositioning her every two hours. The nurse also educates the patient’s caregivers on how to care for the ulcer.

Outcome: The pressure ulcer heals within two weeks.

Conclusion

By providing comprehensive nursing care, nurses can help older adults maintain healthy skin and prevent age-related integumentary problems.