elderly patient
collocation in Englishmeaningsofelderlyandpatient
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elderly
adjective
uk/ˈel.dəl.i/us/ˈel.dɚ.li/
polite word ...
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patient
noun[C]
uk/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/us/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist ...
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(Definition ofelderlyandpatientfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Although frequently considered as causing minimal non-disabling symptoms, peripheral neuropathy in theelderlypatientcan in fact be responsible for considerable functional disability.
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The consequences of diarrhoea include dehydration, electrolyte losses and nutritional problems that are more severe in theelderlypatient.
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Progression of retinopathy is thought to be quicker in theelderlypatient.
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In anelderlypatient, acutely disturbed behaviour may be related to a number of causes.
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Any such event is disturbing for theelderlypatient.
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T he search for other treatable conditions is therefore an important aspect of the palliative care of theelderlypatient.
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Faecal impaction should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute confusional state in theelderlypatient.
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All of this should make clear that to suggest specific doses 'for theelderlypatient' is misconceived.
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This is unsuccessful and more dangerous if anelderlypatientis unable to maintain a full bladder.
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There is no reason to believe that management of cardiovascular risk factors is any less effective or less desirable in theelderlypatient.
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Investigating the neuropathicelderlypatientrequires focusing on the most likely, rather than all possible, potential causes.
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The acute presentation typically affects the shoulder and can mimic gout in theelderlypatient.
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In theelderlypatient, or those with severe liver disorder, the risk of accumulation is reduced with the shorter-acting preparations.
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The medical interview may be tiring to theelderlypatient.
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In theelderlypatient, this is a procedure of last resort because of a 1% mortality rate, additional morbidity and length of hospital admission.
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In theelderlypatient, the uncomplicated fall with no sequelae should be identified so that they can be safely reassured and discharged.
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However, in anelderlypatientwithout these complaints the drug may be prescribed, as long as the patient is monitored at regular intervals.
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