Delirium Superimposed on Dementia Challenges and Opportunities

被引:13
作者
Parrish, Evelyn [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Kentucky, Coll Nursing, 202 Coll Nursing Bldg, Lexington, KY 40536 USA
关键词
Delirium; Dementia; Delirium superimposed on dementia; Treatment; CARE; SCALE;
D O I
10.1016/j.cnur.2019.07.004
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Delirium superimposed on dementia is an acute medical illness that is difficult to diagnose because of the similarities of the symptoms to dementia. Delirium can contribute to the suffering of the patient as well as the family and caregiver. An initial holistic assessment of the patient is critical in establishing the cognitive baseline symptoms of delirium. Prevention of delirium can be assisted by ongoing reassessment of the patient for symptoms of delirium. The goal of treatment is to treat the underlying cause of the delirium.
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