NURS 623 Exam 4 Study Guide-with 100% verified solutions-2022-2024

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NURS 623 Exam 4 Study Guide-with 100% verified solutions-2022-2024 What is important to note when a patient has traumatic injury If taking Blood Thinners Define delirium Underlying acute cause, ... abrupt onset, hours to days, reversible, hallucinations, incoherent speech, confusion Define Dementia Various causes, gradual change with mental status, months to years, progressive to irreversible (speech, memory, mood, judgment) An older adult with delirium would present with what type of behaviors? Agitation and restlessness At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated? Cholinesterase inhibitors what factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls? History of falls medications vision impairment heart rate/rhythm abnormalities footwear issues home environment gait/mobility issues poor reflexes What is the primary reason people have long term effects after a Stroke living at home and calling PCP instead of 911 leads to prolonged stroke symptoms and long term effects S/S of an Absense Seizure Blank stare (upward rotation of eye) Red Flags of back/neck pain Incontinence CONTINUED.. [Show More]

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