Delirium
What type of onset does delirium typically have?
What is a short or rapid onset?
Is dementia a progressive condition?
What is yes, it is progressive?
What is a priority nursing goal for a patient with delirium?
What is ensuring safety?
What is one setting that may provide care for clients with cognitive disorders?
What is adult day care or home health care?
Who are the most common caregivers for people with dementia?
What are adult daughters or wives?
Name one common cause of delirium.
What is drug intoxication or withdrawal (or metabolic, physiological, or cerebral disturbance)?
What is the first cognitive function commonly affected in dementia?
What is memory?
What should nurses assess in clients with cognitive disorders?
What are orientation, memory, perception, and thought processes?
What is a key benefit of adult day care for clients with dementia?
What is supervision and social interaction?
Why might caregivers experience role strain?
What is due to balancing caregiving responsibilities with personal needs?
Is delirium typically reversible or irreversible?
What is reversible with treatment of the underlying cause?
What is apraxia?
What is the inability to perform purposeful movements?
How should nurses communicate with clients who have dementia?
What is simply, calmly, and with repetition?
What role do support groups play in dementia care?
What is providing emotional support and coping strategies for caregivers?
Name one resource that supports caregivers.
What is respite care or support groups?
What class of medication is often used for managing symptoms of delirium?
What are antipsychotics or sedatives?
Name two types of dementia.
What are Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia?
What is the nursing approach to teaching a client with dementia?
What is patience, repetition, and positive reinforcement?
What kind of facilities might individuals with advanced dementia need?
What are skilled nursing homes or residential facilities?
Why is it important for nurses to explore their own feelings about dementia?
What is to maintain compassion and avoid burnout or hopelessness?
Which brain function is primarily affected in delirium?
What is consciousness and cognition?
What is agnosia?
What is the inability to recognize objects or people despite intact sensory function?
Why is it important for nurses to assess caregiver strain?
What is to identify burnout, stress, and need for support or resources?
What is one long-term goal of community-based care for cognitive disorders?
What is maintaining function and quality of life while supporting caregivers?
What should nurses remember when working with clients who will not recover?
What is the importance of providing dignity and respect?