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Urinary Tract Infection
A common infection affecting the urinary system, often characterized by symptoms such as pain during urination and frequent urges to urinate.
Self-Care Deficit
A nursing diagnosis indicating a patient's inability to perform self-care activities, potentially related to homelessness in this case.
Mental Status Assessment
An evaluation of a patient's cognitive function, including orientation, memory, and judgment.
Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) Assessment Tool
A tool used to assess cognitive function and screen for dementia.
Level of Consciousness
A measure of a patient's awareness and responsiveness to stimuli, which can range from alert to coma.
Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)
An assessment tool used to identify delirium in patients.
Glasgow Coma Scale
A scale used to assess a patient's level of consciousness, with scores indicating varying degrees of alertness.
Alzheimer's Disease Indicators
Signs that may suggest a patient has Alzheimer's include repetitive storytelling and difficulty with daily tasks.
Clock Drawing Test
An assessment tool used to evaluate a patient's visual perceptual and constructional ability.
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
A screening tool for identifying hazardous and harmful alcohol use.
Decorticate Posturing
A type of abnormal body posture indicating severe brain injury, characterized by flexed arms and extended legs.
Patient Anxiety Indicators
Physical signs such as stiff body posture and elevated shoulders may indicate anxiety.
Depression Questionnaire
A tool used to assess symptoms of depression, such as changes in sleep patterns and appetite.
Cognitive Function Assessment
Evaluating a patient's judgment and reasoning through questions about pain management.
Hepatic Encephalopathy
A condition resulting from liver dysfunction that can lead to confusion and impaired cognition.
CAGE Questionnaire
A screening tool for alcohol use that includes questions about guilt and memory blackouts.
Cognitive Assessment in Older Adults
The need to differentiate between normal aging and signs of dementia during assessments.
Intracranial Pressure Assessment
Evaluating a patient's responsiveness by stimulating them to assess consciousness.
Cultural Influences on Eye Contact
Understanding that eye contact norms can vary significantly across different cultures.
SAD PERSONAS Assessment
A tool used to evaluate suicide risk factors in patients.
Orientation to Time
Assessing a patient's awareness of the current date and time as part of a mental status evaluation.
Abstract Reasoning Deficit
Difficulty in understanding similarities and differences, which may indicate cognitive impairment.
Mental Processing in Older Adults
Recognizing that slight delays in response time can be a normal part of aging.
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