Comorbidities
What is an Acute urinary illness that can result in a diagnosis of Delirium?
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
What is the number one most recognized symptom of delirium?
Acute cognitive impairment or confusion
what is a common non-therapeutic communication mistake when caring for a patient in a confused state of delirium?
argumentation
Which is more important? Treating an acute illness or continue care for their chronic illness that has caused their delirium?
Acute (such as a UTI with antibiotics)
what is the best option for approaching a patient with a current Delirium diagnosis?
calm and open-ended communication to keep them from feeling targeted
What puts a patient at a much higher risk of developing Delirium than any other comorbidity?
Previous history of Delirium Diagnosis
what is the main symptom difference in Psychosis and Delirium?
Level of Consciousness
What does Ms. C teach when discussing a patient that is not cooperating and yelling?
"Don't meet them at their level?
what would be the first step to treating delirium and its symptoms?
identify and treat underlying causes such as medical conditions (Dehydration/infection/withdrawals)
How do we as nurses keep a patient who is suffering from Delirium comfortable?
Reorient when necessary
keep calm body language and speak calmly
reassure your patient
maintain familiarity/routines