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In this article we are going to be guiding you on all you need to know about the first stage of labour. First stage of labour is defined as the stage of cervical dilatation. However, it begins when there are regular rhythmic contraction and retraction of the uterus muscles and end with the full dilatation […]

In this article, we are going to be talking about the nursing care of a new born baby within the first 48 hours of life. The care of new born are those specific care given to a new born immediately after delivery. This care helps the child to immediately adapt to extra uterine life. Components […]

In this article, we are going to be talking about aging process and all the theories related to aging definition. As maturity occurs, certain changes are seen to affect most people, although it is very clear that they are individual differences I the precise changes that occurs in aging. Due to these individual differences, many […]

In this article, we are going to be looking at the physiological changes in the elderly that affect drug use. Physiological changes in the elderly and pharmacokinetics of a particular drug determines the particular dosage of the drug to be used by the elderly. Below are Age related changes that alters the therapeutic and toxic […]

In this article, we are going to be looking at the importance of geriatric nutrition. Nutrition is defined as the science of food, nutrients and substances , their activities, interactions and balance in relation to health and disease process by which an individual ingest, digest, absorb, utilize and excrete substances. Without wasting much of your […]

Health maintenance of  the elderly is the overall goal of geriatric nursing. With health maintenance and promotion, causes of death and disabilities can be easily recognized early. The goal of health maintenance and promotion in the elderly is to Prolong the period of optimum physical, mental and social activities. Maximize handicapping and discomfort from the […]

In this article, we are going to be looking at the age related changes that affect thermoregulation in the elderly. The primary function of thermoregulation is to maintain a stable care body temperature in a wide range of environmental temperatures. With increase in age, subtle alterations inn the thermoregulation occur and these become an  important […]

In this article, we are going to be talking about sleep and rest in elderly. About one third of a person’s lifetime is spent in sleep and rest activities. During periods of sleep and rest, many metabolic process decelerate, production of growth hormone increases and tissue repair and protein synthesis accelerate. During the deeper stages […]

In this article, we are going to be looking at age related changes in the skin. Changes in The Skin Due To Aging Decreased rate of epidermal proliferation. This leads to delay wound healing and increased susceptibility of infection. there is flattened dermal- epidermal junction, thinning of dermis and collagen, there decreased quality of elastin. […]

In this article, we are going to be looking expressly on  mobility and safety in the elderly. Mobility is essential for maintaining independence in the activities of daily living. It also plays a role in avoidance of fall. Falls and mobility problems are caused by multiple, diverse and interacting factors. Risk factors that call lead […]