5. Why would delirium be considered a medical emergency? a. Because it is associated with increased
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5. Why would delirium be considered a medical emergency?
a. Because it is associated with increased morbidity and mortality
5. What are some possible outcomes of untreated delirium?
a. Wernicke encephalopathy can cause severe brain damage, coma, or death
7. Identify nursing interventions that would be appropriate for a patient with delirium?
Providing a therapeutic environment: reduce noise, providing adequate light,
maintaining consistency and continuity of nursing staff, avoiding patient relocation or transfer if possible, providing a soothing atmosphere, promoting sleep by offering relaxation tapes or music before bedtime
Orienting the patient frequently
Anticipating the patient’s needs: reviewing prescribed medications for adverse effects,
assessing for pain and providing analgesia prn, monitoring vital signs, promoting
hydration, encouraging mobility
Ensuring that hearing aids and eyeglasses are available for patients who use them
Observing the patient’s response to medications
Checking laboratory tests
Teach family members about delirium: providing education about signs and symptoms,
causes of delirium, suggesting ways the family can work with the patient to reduce
symptoms, encouraging family visits
Administering medications such as antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, vitamins, and
hypnotic as doctor ordered
Assess level of anxiety and behaviors
Promote patient’s safety: remove all potentially dangerous objects from patient’s
environment
Observe suicide precautions
7. When
would you ask the patient or family to obtain relevant information? List 4 questions.
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reviewing the patient’s background and you are ready to collect data; what questions
Did you drink about 2L of fluid daily?
Do you currently have infection such as UTI?
Do you use drugs?
Are you in pain?
Have you ever had brain injury?
Are you trying to quick drinking alcohol?
Do you have diabetes?
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