Evaluating Mrs. Carey's Case Study
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Geriatric conditions vary from cognitive impairment to having the functional capacity to deal with activities of daily living independtly, however these conditions are becoming increasingly prominent as well as regularly untreated in the elderly. As a community nurse identifying and assessing the elderly disorders arising in Mrs Carey’s case will involve a full comprehensive geriatric assessment. This may assist in evaluating her case and provide substantial data for a referral to specific health professionals to assist in managing her disorders and delay or prevent further complications. Healthcare of Mrs Carey extends past the remedial management of her disorders, it involves evaluation of certain issues such as cognitive, physical, affective,