Exam 27: Geriatric Surgery

Age-related skin changes include a thinning epidermis and decreased subcutaneous fat and elasticity.Which skin-related actions should the perioperative nurse take with regards to the older patient?

Common abdominal procedures in people older than 65 years include cholecystectomy,lysis of adhesions,appendectomy,and partial excision of the small bowel.Many important clinical signs of abdominal disease may be less obvious in the elderly patient.Which of the following would be appropriate questions for the perioperative nurse to ask during the preoperative interview and assessment?