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A nurse is providing discharge instructions to an older adult client who has recovered from delirium and their family caregiver.
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to prevent recurrence of delirium?
(Select all that apply.).
Following up with the primary care provider regularly can help detect and treat any medical conditions that may cause or contribute to delirium, such as infections, electrolyte imbalances, or medication side effects.
• Avoiding alcohol and tobacco use can prevent delirium caused by intoxication or withdrawal, as well as improve overall health and cognitive function.
• Engaging in physical and mental activities daily can help maintain brain health, prevent cognitive decline, and reduce stress and boredom that may trigger delirium.
Following up with the primary care provider regularly can help detect and treat any medical conditions that may cause or contribute to delirium, such as infections, electrolyte imbalances, or medication side effects.
• Avoiding alcohol and tobacco use can prevent delirium caused by intoxication or withdrawal, as well as improve overall health and cognitive function.
• Engaging in physical and mental activities daily can help maintain brain health, prevent cognitive decline, and reduce stress and boredom that may trigger delirium.
This is wrong because taking over-the-counter sleeping pills as needed can increase the risk of delirium, especially in older adults. Sleeping pills can cause confusion, drowsiness, memory impairment, and falls that may lead to delirium. Instead of sleeping pills, it is better to have good sleep habits such as uninterrupted sleep, avoiding caffeine and naps, and having a regular bedtime routine.
Following up with the primary care provider regularly can help detect and treat any medical conditions that may cause or contribute to delirium, such as infections, electrolyte imbalances, or medication side effects.
• Avoiding alcohol and tobacco use can prevent delirium caused by intoxication or withdrawal, as well as improve overall health and cognitive function.
• Engaging in physical and mental activities daily can help maintain brain health, prevent cognitive decline, and reduce stress and boredom that may trigger delirium.
This is wrong because wearing glasses and hearing aids if prescribed can help prevent delirium, not cause it. Sensory impairment such as poor vision and hearing can make a person more prone to delirium, as they may feel disoriented, isolated, or misunderstood. Wearing glasses and hearing aids can help improve communication, orientation, and awareness of surroundings.
Delirium is a serious change in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and a lack of awareness of one’s surroundings. It usually comes on fast and can be caused by various factors such as fever, infection, surgery, medication, or emotional distress.
Delirium can often be prevented.
The correct answer is A, B and D.
Here is why:.
• Following up with the primary care provider regularly can help detect and treat any medical conditions that may cause or contribute to delirium, such as infections, electrolyte imbalances, or medication side effects.
• Avoiding alcohol and tobacco use can prevent delirium caused by intoxication or withdrawal, as well as improve overall health and cognitive function.
• Engaging in physical and mental activities daily can help maintain brain health, prevent cognitive decline, and reduce stress and boredom that may trigger delirium.
Choice C is wrong because taking over-the-counter sleeping pills as needed can increase the risk of delirium, especially in older adults. Sleeping pills can cause confusion, drowsiness, memory impairment, and falls that may lead to delirium. Instead of sleeping pills, it is better to have good sleep habits such as uninterrupted sleep, avoiding caffeine and naps, and having a regular bedtime routine.
Choice E is wrong because wearing glasses and hearing aids if prescribed can help prevent delirium, not cause it. Sensory impairment such as poor vision and hearing can make a person more prone to delirium, as they may feel disoriented, isolated, or misunderstood. Wearing glasses and hearing aids can help improve communication, orientation, and awareness of surroundings.
Delirium is a serious change in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and a lack of awareness of one’s surroundings. It usually comes on fast and can be caused by various factors such as fever, infection, surgery, medication, or emotional distress.
Delirium can often be prevented.