Author Question: The nurse is assessing hospitalized older adults for risk factors that could lead to delirium. For ... (Read 28 times)

Tirant22 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is assessing hospitalized older adults for risk factors that could lead to delirium. For which patients does the nurse plan extra care to prevent delirium? (Select all that apply.)

a. A 95-year-old
b. On multiple pain medications
c. Is blind
d. Two days post operative
e. Intractable pain

Question 2

The student of adult development learns that cognitive abilities improve during the young adult stage because of the influence of which experiences? (Select all that apply.)

a. Physical growth of the brain
b. Formal education
c. Occupational training
d. Overall life experiences
e. Specific profession chosen

bulacsom · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
There are several risk factors for developing delirium, including advanced age, polypharmacy, pain, surgery, and hospitalization. Being blind is not a risk factor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D
Formal education, occupational training, and overall life experiences contribute to refining cognitive skills such as rational thinking and problem solving. Physical growth of the brain and specific profession chosen are not as directly related.