What is the difference between #Delirium and #Dementia_ _ Delirium vs Dementia Mnemonic OCD CAMPS 2-34 screenshot
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#Delirium
Delirium is a reversible, acute confusional state involving a reduced or fluctuating level of consciousness (eg, somnolent to combative within a short time), difficulties sustaining attention, and significantly impaired memory and executive function. It is most commonly seen in older adult clients and is often associated with anxiety, agitation, delusions, and/or hallucinations.
Major predisposing factors for the development of delirium in hospitalized clients include:
• Advanced age
• Underlying neurodegenerative disease (ie, stroke, dementia)
• Polypharmacy
• Coexisting medical conditions (eg, infection)
• Acid-base/arterial blood gas imbalances (eg, acidosis, hypercarbia, hypoxemia)
• Metabolic and electrolyte disturbances
• Impaired mobility
• Surgery (ie, postoperative period)
• Untreated pain and inadequate analgesia
Delirium is a reversible, acute confusional state involving a reduced or fluctuating level of consciousness (eg, somnolent to combative within a short time), difficulties sustaining attention, and significantly impaired memory and executive function. It is most commonly seen in older adult clients and is often associated with anxiety, agitation, delusions, and/or hallucinations.
Major predisposing factors for the development of delirium in hospitalized clients include:
• Advanced age
• Underlying neurodegenerative disease (ie, stroke, dementia)
• Polypharmacy
• Coexisting medical conditions (eg, infection)
• Acid-base/arterial blood gas imbalances (eg, acidosis, hypercarbia, hypoxemia)
• Metabolic and electrolyte disturbances
• Impaired mobility
• Surgery (ie, postoperative period)
• Untreated pain and inadequate analgesia