ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024 ( 55 Questions)
.A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who was admitted with heart failure.
The nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider as an indication of delirium? .
A rationale: A consistent state of depression is not indicative of delirium, but rather a mood disorder.
B rationale: Fluctuating levels of orientation are a hallmark sign of delirium and should be reported to the provider.
C rationale: Obsessive behaviors are not typically associated with delirium, but may be indicative of an anxiety disorder.
D rationale: Gradual memory loss is more indicative of dementia, not delirium, which is typically a sudden onset.
Choice A rationale:
A consistent state of depression is not indicative of delirium, but rather a mood disorder.
Choice B rationale:
Fluctuating levels of orientation are a hallmark sign of delirium and should be reported to the provider.
Choice C rationale:
Obsessive behaviors are not typically associated with delirium, but may be indicative of an anxiety disorder.
Choice D rationale:
Gradual memory loss is more indicative of dementia, not delirium, which is typically a sudden onset.