Concept Map (Alzheimer\'s) PDF

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Concept Map (Alzheimer's)...

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

System Disorder

Rachel Larson ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________ Neurocognitive Disorders DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________

Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Alzheimer's Disease

17 REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Aging

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Eat healthy

ASSESSMENT

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Risk Factors

Expected Findings

-Advanced age, prior head trauma, cardiovascular disease, lifestyle factors, family history of AD

Laboratory Tests -Screening/assessment tools: -CAM -NEEHAM -Global deterioration scale

Diagnostic Procedures -Chest x-rays -EEG, ECG -Liver function studies -Urinalysis

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Nursing Care -Cognitive support - Physical needs -Communicate in calm reassuring tone

Therapeutic Procedures NA

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

NA

-memory impairments -hypoactive with apathy and quietness -judgment impairment

Complications Medications -Cholinesterase inhibitors -Memante

Client Education -medication education -care after discharge -home safety measures

Interprofessional Care Alternate/complementy therapies

-No treatment, meds slow progression...