Subjective DataWidower

Review the case study and answer the following questions: Subjective DataWidower

A 82-year-old man who presents to the outpatient office for his 6-month check-up.

Lives in assisted living apartment

One meal a day in dining room, has light meals for breakfast and lunch

Nonsmoker, never smoked

Retired police officer

Has three grown children who live nearby

Walks with cane

Objective Data

Vital signs: T 37.7°C, BP 108/62, HR 62, R 14

Height and weight = Within normal limits

Immunizations = Up-to-date

Allergy to sulpha medications = Hives

Questions

1.    What special considerations should the nurse keep in mind regarding the physical examination of individuals in this patient’s age group?

2.     What are the expected findings in the older adult for skin, hair and nails?

3.     What are some abnormal findings in the older adult for skin?