UNIT 10 Nursing care of the elderly. 🧓🏻 History and Physical Assessment Related Management of Elderly Patient 📋 I. Importance of History & Physical Assessment in Elderly Geriatric patients have multiple chronic conditions, age-related physiological changes, and may present with atypical symptoms, making comprehensive assessment essential. 🧠 II. Comprehensive Health History of Elderly Patient Includes past, present, and psychosocial details to plan holistic care: 🔹 1. Chief Complaint 🔹 2.