Chapter 23: Neurocognitive Disorders (Objectives)

Question 1

compare and contrast the clinical picture of delirium with that of dementia

Question 2

discuss three critical needs of a person with delirium, stated in terms using nursing diagnoses

Question 3

identify three outcomes for patients with delirium

Question 4

summarize the essential nursing interventions for a patient with delirium

Question 5

recognize the clinical picture of mild and major neurocognitive disorders

Question 6

describe the clinical picture and progression of Alzheimers disease

Question 7

give an example of the following symptoms assessed during the progression of major neurocognitve disorders
1. apraxia
2. agnosia
3. aphasia

Question 8

formulate three nursing diagnoses suitable for a patient with major neurocognitive disorder and define two outcomes for each

Question 9

formulate a teaching plan for a caregiver of a patient with major neurocognitive disorder, including interventions for
1. communicaiton
2. health maintence
3. safe environment

Question 10

compose a list of appropriate referrals in the community- including a support group hotline for information and respite services- for individuals with dementia and their caregivers

Question 11

discuss pharmacological treatments for alzheimers disease