Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU TIPS)
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AEIOU TIPS
- A-Alcohol/durgs
- E-Endocrine
- I-Insulin
- O-Overdose
- U-Uremia
- T-Trauma
- I-Infection
- P-Psychiatric
- S-Shock
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There are many reasons why a patient may present with altered mental status. Neurological injury is not the only reason for AMS! Make sure you explore all possibilities.
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