Maryville NURS 623 Exam 4 with complete solution 2024 exam graded A+

Maryville NURS 623 Exam 4 with complete solution 2024 exam graded A+ What is important to note when a patient has traumatic injury ANS-If taking Blood Thinners Define delirium ANS-Underlying acute cause, abrupt onset, hours to days, reversible, hallucinations, incoherent speech, confusion Define Dementia ANS-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? ANS-Agitation and restlessness At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated? ANS-Cholinesterase inhibitors what factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls? ANS-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 ANS-living at home and calling PCP instead of 911 leads to prolonged stroke symptoms and long term effects S/S of an Absense Seizure ANS-Blank stare (upward rotation of eye) Red Flags of back/neck pain ANS-Incontinence Fever