psoriasis
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an autoimmune condition that affects 2-3% of the world's population and
approximately 2.2% of the US population
delirium vs dementia
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delirium appears acutely, so this helps to differentiate from dementia
braden scale
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as a rule, a patient scoring below 18 on the Braden scale is at high risk for
skin breakdown (A Braden scale of 13 indicates high risk for developing a
pressure ulcer. The most important intervention is to turn the client
frequently).
interventions used to prevent delirium in hospitalized patients ...
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certain medications, such as sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and pain
medications, can cause symptoms like dementia.
therefore, the client's medication must be reviewed to determine the
effects of drugs and cognitive changes (Example: a patient taking ambien
for sleep)
high fall risk patients
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the client who has Parkinson's disease
, syncope
drug-disease interactions may exacerbate ...
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patients' conditions or hinder healing. these drugs are generally
contraindicated in patients w/ coexisting underlying disease.
urge incontinence
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the most common type of incontinence in the older adult population. may
be associated w/ an overactive bladder.
patient deficits can affect ... during interview
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patient deficits can affect the amount or quality of info gathered during the
interview (example if a patient is in pain, the interview will not be
successful, must take care of this barrier first)
scales used for pressure injury risk:
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an autoimmune condition that affects 2-3% of the world's population and
approximately 2.2% of the US population
delirium vs dementia
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delirium appears acutely, so this helps to differentiate from dementia
braden scale
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as a rule, a patient scoring below 18 on the Braden scale is at high risk for
skin breakdown (A Braden scale of 13 indicates high risk for developing a
pressure ulcer. The most important intervention is to turn the client
frequently).
interventions used to prevent delirium in hospitalized patients ...
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certain medications, such as sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and pain
medications, can cause symptoms like dementia.
therefore, the client's medication must be reviewed to determine the
effects of drugs and cognitive changes (Example: a patient taking ambien
for sleep)
high fall risk patients
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the client who has Parkinson's disease
, syncope
drug-disease interactions may exacerbate ...
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patients' conditions or hinder healing. these drugs are generally
contraindicated in patients w/ coexisting underlying disease.
urge incontinence
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the most common type of incontinence in the older adult population. may
be associated w/ an overactive bladder.
patient deficits can affect ... during interview
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patient deficits can affect the amount or quality of info gathered during the
interview (example if a patient is in pain, the interview will not be
successful, must take care of this barrier first)
scales used for pressure injury risk:
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