Asked by gabriella vazquez on Oct 01, 2024

Goals of care for an older adult patient diagnosed with delirium caused by fever and dehydration will focus on

A) returning to premorbid levels of function.
B) identifying stressors negatively affecting self.
C) demonstrating motor responses to noxious stimuli.
D) exerting control over responses to perceptual distortions.

Premorbid Levels

Refers to an individual's state of psychological and physical health before the onset of a disorder or disease.

Perceptual Distortions

Alterations in perception that can affect sense or understanding of the environment in a way that differs from reality.

  • Understand and apply nursing diagnoses related to cognitive disorders such as delirium, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.
  • Adopt strategies to elevate the health and safety of individuals with cognitive conditions.