Geriatric Failure to Thrive
Tracking # 20-810946
Course overview
Geriatric failure to thrive may be caused by a single, medical condition but in most cases, there are multiple issues, some treatable and some not. Identifying this syndrome is challenging and often clinicians will confuse failure to thrive with the normal aging process. However, they are very different conditions and its critical for failure to thrive to be appropriately diagnosed for a correct prognosis and treatment to be determined. The hallmarks of geriatric failure to thrive are cognitive impairment, depression, impaired physical functioning, and malnutrition. Treatment is individualized and a multi-disciplinary team approach provides the best chance for success. Get Unlimited CEUs for only $19.99 at cnaZone.com.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Hampshire Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistants
Licensed Nursing Assistant
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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify key risk factors of geriatric failure to thrive
- Describe physical symptoms of an elderly person with failure to thrive
- Explain the difference between normal aging and failure to thrive
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