dementia - ch 19

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common causes of confusion

  • UTI

  • low blood sugar

  • head trauma

  • dehydration

  • fever

  • lack of oxygen

  • loss of sleep

    • seizures

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what to do with pt with confusion

  • do not leave them alone

  • stay clam

  • be patient

  • promote self care and independence

  • do not leave cleaning agents

    • talk to pt about plans

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delirium

is a state of severe confusion that occurs suddenly; it is usually temporary.

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stages of alzheimers’ - mild alzheimer’s

the person may show some problems, such as memory loss and forgetting some words and the location of familiar objects

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stages of alzheimers middle stage

the person may show signs and symptoms such as forgetting recent events, forgetting some of one’s own past experiences.

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severe alzheimer’s

the final stage unable to communicate with others

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elopes

is when a resident wanders away from a protected area and does not return.