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Neurocognitive Disorders & Geropsych Neurocognitive Disorders & Geropsych Chapters 22 & 34
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Cognition What is cognition? Humans can: Learn from experience Remember what is learned Modify behavior in response
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Memory a key cognitive ability The ability to recall or reproduce what has been learned or experienced. To exercise judgment, make decisions, or be oriented to time and place, a person must remember past experiences.
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Assessment—Delirium Sudden decline from a previous level of functioning. Medical emergency!!!! Reversible if treated quickly 25% of patients do NOT survive Results in disturbances of: Consciousness Attention Cognition Perception Motor Ability
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Diagnostic Criteria—Delirium Key Diagnostic Criterion Impaired Consciousness Develops during a short period of time Caused by general medical condition OR Substance-induced (intoxication or withdrawal) Associated Cognitive Changes Problems in… Memory Orientation Language Attention Perception
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Risk Factors of Delirium Pre-existing cognitive impairment Severe Illness Advanced age—Elderly Male gender Alcohol Abuse Lower levels of Education Attainment Fracture Depression Impaired Vision
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Etiology-Delirium Postoperative states Drug intoxications and withdrawals Infections Metabolic Disorders Medications Neurological Diseases Tumors Psychosocial stressors
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Nursing Interventions-Delirium Elimination/Correction of Underlying Cause Symptomatic/Supportive Measures Adequate rest Comfort Maintenance of fluid and electrolyte imbalance Protection from injury Hallucinations/Disorientation Promote relaxation Gentle reorientation Safety Resolve underlying stressor Reassurance
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Nursing Diagnoses for Delirium
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Evaluation & Treatment Outcomes-- Delirium Primary Goal Prevention Treatment of Cause Safety—prevent injury Family education Understanding of diagnosis
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Now classified in DSM-5 as Major Neurocognitive Disorder
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Assessment-Dementia Gradual loss of intellectual abilities Continual, irreversible decline Types: Alzheimer’s accounts for 50-60% of ALL dementias AKA Primary Dementia Vascular dementias, d/t Parkinson’s disease, d/t AIDS, Substance-Induced, etc.
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Alzheimer Disease Type of Dementia Degenerative, Progressive Neuropsychiatric Disorder Primarily disorder of the older adult Two subtypes Early onset 65 yrs and younger Late-onset Older than 65 yrs old
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Diagnostic Criteria—Alzheimers Signs & Symptoms Cardinal symptoms: Amnesia/Memory Impairment Aphasia Apraxia Agnosia Disturbance of executive functioning Autopsy Abnormal degenerative structures Neuritic plaques Neurofibrillary tangles
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Epidemiology and Risk Factors--AD Epidemiology Estimated 5.1 million Americans had AD in 2007 In US, higher incidence in African Americans and Latinos 5 th leading cause of death among older adults in US Risk Factors First-degree biologic relatives of individuals with early onset AD Low educational level Prior head injury
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Etiology—AD Genetic Factors Beta-amyloid Plaques/Senile plaques Neurofibrillary tangles Cell Death and Neurotransmitters Deficits in Acetylcholine Granulovascular degeneration
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Nursing Diagnoses associated with AD
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Nursing Interventions-Dementia Help patient maintain optimum level of functioning Individualized nursing care is probably most important for those who will be institutionalized for a long time. Promote social interaction Promote independence and decision-making
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Nursing Interventions-Dementia (cont’d) Disorientation Clocks, calendars, familiar things, nightlights, labels and signs, newspapers (be careful w/TV) Reality orientation – in group, gentle reminders Communication Kindness, empathy Yes/No questions, one-step sentences Encourage reminiscence Nonverbal communication
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Nursing Interventions-Dementia (cont’d) Wandering-results in safety concerns, institutionalization Locked units, “Alzheimer’s units”, “safe” gardens Decreasing agitation Offer choices Distraction Eliminate power struggles, allow time to process requests
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Nursing Interventions-Dementia (cont’d) Pharmacological Cholinestrase inhibitors Glantamine (Razadyne) Rivastigmine (Exelon) Donepezil (Aricept) N-methyl-D aspartate Memantine (Namenda) Atypical antipsychotics *Start Low and GO Slow!!!
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Nursing Interventions-Dementia (cont’d) Family/Caregiver Issues Listen! Validate feelings Support positive coping methods Promote realistic expectations Refer to support groups Refer to adult daycare programs Refer to the Alzheimer’s Association
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Patient/Family/Caregiver Issues Coping Remaining active, involved interpersonally, intellectually stimulated Influenced by past experience and personality Caregivers needs are tremendous Grieving process for patient and caregiver
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Resources www.alz.org www.alz.org www.alzheimer’s.org www.alzheimer’s.org www.geronurseonline.org www.geronurseonline.org www.geron.org www.geron.org
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