Individuals with impaired cognition absorb a great deal of nurses’ efforts during a dialysis treatment. Differentiating between delirium and dementia and developing a plan of care to provide
safe and effective treatment for this group of individuals is discussed. Prevention and management of delirium and appropriate nursing interventions are also presented.
Contact hours available until 9/27/2014. Requirements for Successful Completion:Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
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Objectives:- Discuss incidence and prevalence of cognitive impairment in the CKD population. (Hain)
- Describe assessment of cognitive impairment. (Hain)Identify specific nursing interventions. (Hain)
- Describe the presentation and diagnostic features of delirium. (Daniel)
- Describe a helpful tool to identify persons with delirium. (Daniel)
- List interventions helpful in preventing or managing delirium. (Daniel)
- Compare and contrast the presentation, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the patient with delirium and dementia. (Fain)
- Summarize the use of two tools for assessing cognition. (Fain)
- Develop a plan of care for the patient with dementia and CKD stages 4-6. (Fain)