What are three differences between dementia and delirium? Can a
client who has dementia also experience delirium? How is the focus
of nursing care different for clients who have dementia vs. clients
who have delirium?
Dementia Patients
Dementia and Alzheimer’s patients struggle with activities of daily
living. How are simple tasks like daily medication a challenge? How
do you provide patient education? How do you communicate with a
patient advocate or caregiver? Write a one-page paper, general
format on the challenges of providing patient care and
communication.
REVIEW: Cite evidence that both genetic and environmental
factors contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and cerebrovascular
dementia.
REVIEW: Many older people adapt effectively to negative life
changes. List personal and situational factors that facilitate this
generally positive outcome.
What is Alzheimer’s Disease and how does amyloid beta factor
into the development and progression of the disease?
The APRN is called by the ICU staff because the patient’s
ICP has risen to 22 mmHg. The APRN recognizes the urgent need to
lower the ICP. The APRN institutes measures to decrease the ICP and
increase the cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP). What are the
factors that determine CPP?
Describe how osteoarthritis develops and forms and
distinguish primary osteoarthritis from secondary
arthritis.
What are the differences between goods and services? Discuss how
service providers may take into consideration these differences and
better market their services.