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What is the main difference between delirium and dementia?
What is the main difference between delirium and dementia?
- Delirium affects reasoning and abstract thinking, while dementia affects language and judgment.
- Delirium is irreversible, while dementia is reversible.
- Delirium affects short-term memory, while dementia affects long-term memory.
- Delirium is sudden and fluctuates rapidly, while dementia has a gradual and progressive decline. (correct)
What makes older adults with dementia particularly vulnerable to delirium?
What makes older adults with dementia particularly vulnerable to delirium?
- Increased social interactions
- Combination with medical conditions (correct)
- Frequent assessments
- High aspirations
According to Barlett (2016), what defines a 'dementia-friendly community'?
According to Barlett (2016), what defines a 'dementia-friendly community'?
- A community with advanced medical facilities
- A community isolating individuals with dementia
- A community where people with dementia have low aspirations
- A community empowering people with dementia to contribute and participate meaningfully (correct)
Which factor does NOT increase the risk of older adults experiencing depression?
Which factor does NOT increase the risk of older adults experiencing depression?
In what way do nurses need to be sensitive when caring for clients with delirium?
In what way do nurses need to be sensitive when caring for clients with delirium?
What is one of the potential outcomes of depression in older adults according to the text?
What is one of the potential outcomes of depression in older adults according to the text?
Why is prevention of delirium important for older individuals in acute care settings?
Why is prevention of delirium important for older individuals in acute care settings?
What type of cognitive impairment is reversible like delirium in older adults?
What type of cognitive impairment is reversible like delirium in older adults?
What characteristic distinguishes hyperactive delirium from hypoactive delirium?
What characteristic distinguishes hyperactive delirium from hypoactive delirium?
What is the main difference between delirium and dementia?
What is the main difference between delirium and dementia?
Which type of delirium is characterized by a decrease in motor activity and alertness?
Which type of delirium is characterized by a decrease in motor activity and alertness?
What is the defining characteristic of a 'dementia-friendly community' according to Barlett (2016)?
What is the defining characteristic of a 'dementia-friendly community' according to Barlett (2016)?
What factor complicates the treatment of concomitant medical conditions according to the text?
What factor complicates the treatment of concomitant medical conditions according to the text?
Why is prevention of delirium important in older adults?
Why is prevention of delirium important in older adults?
Which group must nurses consider when addressing a client's needs according to the text?
Which group must nurses consider when addressing a client's needs according to the text?
'Delirium' can best be described as:
'Delirium' can best be described as:
'Depression' could lead to increased risk of suicide primarily due to:
'Depression' could lead to increased risk of suicide primarily due to:
'Dementia' affects short-term memory, language, judgment, reasoning & abstract thinking due to:
'Dementia' affects short-term memory, language, judgment, reasoning & abstract thinking due to:
