University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 103 | Fundamentals of Nursing
Academic year:

2022
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System Disorder ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Delirium 17 DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Group of conditions characterized by the disruption of thinking, memory, processing and problem solving Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Related to Client Problem Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Commonly associated with hospitalization of older adult clients Minimize risk factors and promote early detection ASSESSMENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Risk Factors Expected Findings Physiological changes (parkinsons disease, Huntingtons disease) metabolic (renal failure, fluid and electrolye imbalances) Cardio and respiratory diseases, infections (AIDS) surgery and substance abuse Laboratory Tests No specific lab or diagnositc testing to diagnose NCDs Delirium and neurocognitive disorder have some similarities and some important differences Clients with NCD can also develop delirum Diagnostic Procedures No specific lab or diagnositc testing to diagnose NCDs PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Nursing Care Assess client's risk of falls or injury Therapeutic Procedures Reduce environmental stimuli like noise and light. Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) Neelon/Champagne Confusion Scale (NEECHAM) ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES Fluctuating impairment to memory, judgment, ability to focus or calculate throughout the day. Disorientation/ confusion often worse at night and early morning Complications Medications 1. Antipsychotic 2. Antianxiety 3. Short acting benzodiazepine : lorazepam (Ativan) Client Education Adaptation to the home environment, methods of care, and family about illness Medications can be the underlying cause of delirium Interprofessional Care Eliminate precipitating factors THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A11