NCD Lecture

Open Ended

What pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions would you recommend for Mrs. Smith, and how would each intervention support her recovery from delirium?

Open Ended

What should be Mrs. Smith's outcome?

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Key Points for Delirium Case Study

Multiple Choice

A 75-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with a urinary tract infection and develops acute confusion and agitation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

• Depression

• Delirium

• Schizophrenia

• Alzheimer's Dementia

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of delirium?

• Rapid onset of confusion

• Fluctuating LOC

• Gradual memory loss

• Hallucinations

Multiple Choice

Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for managing delirium in a hospitalized patient?

• Keeping the room dimly lit

• Encouraging frequent ambulation

• Using physical restraints

• Providing a calm and quiet environment

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of Alzheimer's dementia presents with sudden onset of confusion and agitation. Which of the following should the nurse do first?

• Administer a sedative medication

• Assess for possible causes of delirium

• Provide reality orientation techniques

• Inform the family of the patient's decline

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key difference between delirium and Alzheimer's dementia?

• Delirium is a chronic condition, whereas Alzheimer's dementia is acute.

• Delirium has a sudden onset, whereas Alzheimer's dementia has a gradual onset.

• Delirium affects memory first, whereas Alzheimer's dementia affects consciousness first.

• Delirium is irreversible, whereas Alzheimer's dementia is reversible.