Constipation in Older Adults: Assessment and Management
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Constipation in Older Adults: Assessment and Management“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Management of Gastrointestinal System Disorders in the Older Adult“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
What is the defining timeframe for a diagnosis of chronic constipation in an older adult?
- Symptoms lasting at least three months out of the preceding 12 months
- Symptoms lasting at least one week without resolution
- Symptoms occurring for at least five consecutive days
- Symptoms persisting for at least two consecutive weeks
- Symptoms recurring at least twice monthly for six months
Which type of primary functional constipation is characterized by reduced motility in the colon that might be due to visceral myopathy?
- Slow transit constipation
- Normal transit constipation
- Defecation disorder
- Myopathic constipation
- Colonic inertia syndrome
Which physiological change in older adults can lead to significant stool accumulation despite lack of urgency to defecate?
- Diminished response of rectal receptors to stretching
- Increased intestinal barrier function
- Enhanced pelvic floor muscle tone
- Accelerated intestinal transit time
- Heightened visceral sensitivity
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Dozent des Vortrages Constipation in Older Adults: Assessment and Management
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.
She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.
At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.
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