MedSurg Older Adult TEST BANK EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 100% CORRECT
What is the onset of delirium, when does it happen, and for how long?
- answer--Sudden rapid onset
-Often at night
-Duration is brief
Delirium can manifest in what three ways?
- answer--Hyperactive
-Hypoactive
-Mixed
What is the most common cause of delirium?
- answer-Medication intoxication
Other than medicine, what are 8 other common causes of delirium?
- answer--Low O2 (blood loss during surgery)
-Sensory overload
-Sleep loss
-Bladder/Bowel distension (cystocerebral syndrome)
-Infection
-Pain
-Dehydration
-Relocation
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