older adults ch 14

Question 1

delirium

Answer 1

acute confusional state is potentionally reversible cognitive impairment tha has a physiological cause

• medical emergency
• can occur w dementia

Question 2

dementia

Answer 2

generalized impairment of intellectual functioning that interferes w social and occupational functioning
-gradual, progressive, irreversible cerebral dysfunction

Question 3

depression

Answer 3

most common, yet undetected and untreated impairment in adulthood

Question 4

7 psychosocial concerns

Answer 4

1. elder mistreatment
2. therapeutic communication
3. touch
4. reality orientation
5. validation therapy (accepts as stated by confused adult)
6. reminiscence
7. body-image interventions