Question

what impact can age related changes have on the patient experiencing DKA?

Answer 1

#. Major age related changes with aging are :-

1. Cardiovascular changes :-

Decrease in cardiac output

Increased blood pressure

Decreased pacemaker cells

Loss of elasticity

2. Respiratory changes :-

Decreased gas exchange

Decreased cough efficiency

increase in residual lung volume

Decrease in muscle strength and vital capacity

3. Skin changes :-

Dryness

Loss of sensation

Poor healing

Infection increases

Injury

Impact of age related changes on patient with DKA are :-

- increase in glucose intolerance

- periphery neuropathy complications

- retinopathy complications

- increased risk of acidosis

- increased risk of injury

- decreased gas exchange