Assignment: Diagnosing, and Treating Patients With Neurocognitive Disorders Assignment: Diagnosing, and Treating Patients With Neurocognitive Disorders Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) such as delirium, dementia, and amnestic disorders are more prevalent in older adults. As the population ages and as life expectancy in the United States continues to increase, the incidence of…
NRNP – 6665 Week 7: Neurocognitive Disorders NRNP – 6665 Week 7: Neurocognitive Disorders My mother used to be a teacher—an elementary school teacher. We were all so proud of her when she completed her PhD when she was 50. Now she is 75 and has begun to have times when she does not know…
NRNP – 6665: Eating, Sleeping, and Elimination Disorders NRNP – 6665: Eating, Sleeping, and Elimination Disorders Eating, sleeping, and elimination disorders may come to the attention of providers in a variety of settings. These disorders can be profoundly disturbing to patients’ lives and may have significant comorbidities with other disorders. Eating disorders, such as anorexia…
Assignment: Patient Education for Children and Adolescents Assignment: Patient Education for Children and Adolescents Patient education is an effective tool in supporting compliance and treatment for a diagnosis. It is important to consider effective ways to educate patients and their families about a diagnosis—such as coaching, brochures, or videos—and to recognize that the efficacy…