Dementia Nursing Mnemonic (DEMENTIA)
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DEMENTIA
- DEMENTIA Make certain they don’t have problems with:
- D-Drugs and alcohol
- E-Eyes and ears
- M-Metabolic and endocrine disorders
- E-Emotional disorders
- N-Neurologic disorders
- T-Tumors and trauma
- I-Infection
- A-Arteriovascular disease
Description
When assessing a patient for dementia it is important to ensure that one of the following listed conditions isn’t an underlying cause for the dementia symptoms.
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Term 4: Unit 1
Concepts Covered:
- Adulthood Growth and Development
- Medication Administration
- Basics of NCLEX
- Emergency Care of the Neurological Patient
- Concepts of Population Health
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Preoperative Nursing
- Cognitive Disorders
- Central Nervous System Disorders – Brain
- Communication
- Developmental Considerations
Study Plan Lessons
Geriatric: IV Insertion
NRSNG Live | 5 Things You Never Knew About NCLEX Questions
Pain Management for the Older Adult – Live Tutoring Archive
Acute Confusion
Care of Vulnerable Populations
Advance Directives
Alzheimer – Diagnosis Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 A’s)
Cognitive Impairment Disorders
Dementia and Alzheimers
Dementia Nursing Mnemonic (DEMENTIA)
SBAR Practice Scenarios
Applying for Jobs
Finding Your First Nursing Job as a New Grad
Handling Job Rejection
Interviewing with Nurse Manager
Resume and Cover Letter
Developmental Considerations for End of Life Care
Growth & Development – Late Adulthood