Demonstrate procedures relevant to the geriatric client.

Demonstration should include procedures related to

  • biological, psychological, sociological, and developmental theories
  • body systems
  • sleeping and eating patterns
  • nurse's role in client care and intervention.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How would one correlate biological, psychological, sociological, and developmental theories of aging to clinical practice?
  • How would the age-related changes in each of the body systems be described?
  • What changes in sleeping and eating patterns occur in the geriatric client?
  • How would one determine the interventions to meet the physical and psychological needs resulting from age-related changes in the geriatric client?
  • What specific communication techniques are required to interact effectively with the geriatric client?
  • How can one promote health and help prevent disease in older adults?