MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 4/65QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (A+)What is important to note when a patient has traumaticinjury-=If taking Blood Thinners-Define delirium-=Underlying acute cause, abruptonset, hours to days, reversible, hallucinations,incoherent speech, confusion-Define Dementia-=Various causes, gradual changewith mental status, months to years, progressive toirreversible (speech, memory, mood, judgment)-An older adult with delirium would present with whattype of behaviors?-=Agitation and restlessness-At the onset of Alzheimer’s, what category ofmedications should be initiated?-=Cholinesteraseinhibitors-what factors contribute to a patient being high risk forfalls?-=History of fallsmedicationsvision impairmentheart rate/rhythm abnormalitiesfootwear issueshome environmentgait/mobility issuespoor reflexes-What is the primary reason people have long termeffects after a Stroke-=living at home and calling PCPPreview Mode
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