When a Geriatric Patient Is Admitted to the Postsurgical Unit

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Essay

When a geriatric patient is admitted to the postsurgical unit, an important nursing measure is to prevent the loss of muscle mass. What is the term used for loss of muscle mass and how can the patient prevent it?

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability within a system, achieved through a process of adaptation and change in response to external or internal pressures.

Physiological Balance

The state of equilibrium in the body's internal environment due to the constant interaction of the body's many regulatory processes.

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Steady State

A condition where the variables (such as temperature, pressure, and volume in a system) are unchanging over time.