On a patient that has a change in cognitive status, please describe…
Question Answered step-by-step On a patient that has a change in cognitive status, please describe… On a patient that has a change in cognitive status, please describe the similarities and differences in clinical presentation for delirium, dementia, and depression in a geriatric client. How is the focus of nursing care differ on a geriatric patient with each clinical presentation (delirium, dementia and depression)When caring for a confused geriatric patient suffering from fluid volume deficiency, is it because of dementia? Delirium? or depression? And Why?And what abnormal laboratory values could contribute to the symptom of confusion?On this patient, with fluid volume deficit what is the clinical significance when taking lab test like Potassium, sodium and INR?How would a nurse handle the situation with a female geriatric patient who suddenly deteriorates, demanding to let her elderly husband come in with a chronic respiratory condition at high risk due to COVID-19 stay at her bedside?The patient’s daughter calls for information and ask the nurse about the status of her mother who is admitted in the hospital with background of lethargy, dehydration, decrease appetite, diarrhea, dry cough, shortness of breath and period of confusion. What should the nurse consider before responding?What causes Delirium on elderly patient? What are the predisposing and precipitating factors? What should be the form of interprofessional approach for effective care and discharge planning on a patient experiencing delirium?With depression and dementia how they coexist?What is Patient research? What that even means? Include on explanation (eg. fiction contract, honour code, confidentiality)How would a student nurse conduct a Patient Research?What would be the information a student nurse need to know about Patient Research?Please provide references. Thank you. Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
