Select one condition or disorder that applies to the older adult/geriatric population. Specifically address the older adult population as related to prevalence, risk of complications, and treatment/management considerations. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Why did you select these tests or tools as being appropriate to this scenario? Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two APRN-approved scholarly resources
Select one condition or disorder that applies to the older adult/geriatric population. Specifically address the older adult population as related to prevalence, risk of complications, and treatment/management considerations. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Why did you select these tests or tools as being appropriate to this scenario? Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two APRN-approved scholarly resources
The risk of arthritis is higher in older adults compared to young individuals because of the effects of aging that put additional pressure on joints. According to the CDC, the prevalence of arthritis in people aged 65+ years is 49.6% (CDC, 2021). Arthritis is inflammation and tenderness of the joints, which can occur in any part of the body, including the hip joint, ankles, and knees (Aletaha & Smolen, 2018). Arthritis causes severe pain, disability, stiffness, aching, and swelling that profoundly impact a person’s daily life and functioning. There are various types of arthritis, the most common being osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, and lupus.
ORDER A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER HERE ON;Select one condition or disorder that applies to the older adult/geriatric population. Specifically address the older adult population as related to prevalence, risk of complications, and treatment/management considerations. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Why did you select these tests or tools as being appropriate to this scenario? Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two APRN-approved scholarly resources
The risk of arthritis in the elderly increases with a history of hypertension, overweight, liver diseases, vigorous physical activity, kidney disease, stroke, and digestive disease. One of the complications in people with rheumatoid arthritis is scarring and inflammation of the lung tissues causing lung disease (Aletaha & Smolen, 2018). Additionally, the condition can cause blocked arteries increasing the risk/worsening of high blood pressure. Nonpharmacological treatments should be considered first before resorting to medications. The nonpharmacological management approaches include physical/occupational therapy, weight loss, bracing, exercise, and assistive devices (Mehta et al., 2019). Other treatments include inflammation and pain medications and surgical approach such as hip replacement surgery.
MRI is one of the imaging approaches which examines the damaged joints and reveals the progression of the disease. Similarly, X-rays are also used to diagnose arthritis by revealing bone damage and joint changes (Aletaha & Smolen, 2018). Ultrasound and arthroscopy may also be used to evaluate arthritis to give detailed information on the joint damage, including tendons, tissues, bones, and ligaments (Aletaha & Smolen, 2018). Further laboratory tests are done by collecting joint fluid to evaluate certain types of arthritis. This can also be achieved through muscle or skin biopsy. Finally, screening for falls in the geriatric population related to arthritis can be done using knee osteoarthritis falls (KOAF) (Amano et al., 2021).
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Aletaha, D., & Smolen, J. (2018). Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Review. JAMA. , 320(13),1360-1372. htttps//doi.10.1001/jama.2018.13103.
Amano, T., Tamari, K., & Suzuki, N. (2021). Cross-Validation of a Screening Tool to Distinguish Between Fallers and Nonfallers in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 102(4), 598-603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2020.12.001.
CDC. (2021, October 12). Arthritis Related Statistics. Retrieved from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/data_statistics/arthritis-related-stats.htm#:~:text=Prevalence%20by%20Age,-From%202013%20to&text=Of%20people%20aged%2065%20years,ever%20reported%20doctor%2Ddiagnosed%20arthritis.
Mehta, S. P., Morelli, N., Prevatte, C., White, D., & Oliashirazi, A. (2019). Validation of Physical Performance Tests in Individuals with Advanced Knee Osteoarthritis. HSS Journal®, 15(3), 261–268. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11420-019-09702-1.
Select one condition or disorder that applies to the older adult/geriatric population. Specifically address the older adult population as related to prevalence, risk of complications, and treatment/management considerations. Summarize and discuss the clinical characteristics and identify the appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic and screening tools that apply to this condition or disorder. Why did you select these tests or tools as being appropriate to this scenario? Support your summary and recommended plan with a minimum of two APRN-approved scholarly resources.
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