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Alzheimer's Dementia and Delirium
This test is based on the course by Susan Herzberger, RN, MSN
Contact Hours:
2.0
Price:
$3.98
Course Free with purchase of unlimited courses!
Price includes all materials and certificate of completion.
Price includes online testing.
Target audience:
RN's, LPN's and Registered Nurse Practitioners
Difficulty level:
Intermediate
Format:
Homestudy
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Alzheimer's Dementia and Delirium
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Alzheimer's Dementia and Delirium
Course Description
This continuing education course explores the nursing care of older people who are cognitive impaired. It emphasizes dementia and delirium.
Learning Objectives
The participant will be able to identify cognitive changes that are not a normal part of aging.
The participant will be able to differentiate between dementia, depression, and delirium.
The participant will be able to identify how nurses assess cognitive function in older patients admitted to their facilities.
The participant will be able to recognize standardized assessment tools and their use in measuring cognitive impairment.
The participant will be able to identify why information shared by the patient’s family and previous caregivers is important for nurses.
The participant will be able to match appropriate nursing interventions to the needs of patients with different kinds and degrees of cognitive impairment.
Course Outline
Introduction
Cognitive Impairment
Causes of Cognitive Impairment
Screening, Assessments and Diagnosis
Issues and Interventions
Conclusion
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