Review with her basic methods used to diagnose dementia

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Mr. Edwards has been admitted to room 337 with mental status changes. When you come to the room, his oldest daughter is at his side and explains her concerns. Mr. Edwards' daughter states that this morning he had gone for his usual walk in the neighborhood, but had become lost on his way home. She has noted other incidences of memory lapses such as his forgetfulness of recent events and disorientation of time, place, and situation. (Learning Objectives 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Mr. Edwards' daughter asks "I don't know what to do. I work and I can't stay with Dad 24 hours a day." What items of help could you offer to the daughter? What is important for the nurse to remember in talking with Mr. Edwards? Mr. Edward's daughter is concerned about medications being ordered for her father. She asks if there are harmful side effects she should be alert for and how do the drugs work? What teaching could you do? Mr. Edward's daughter asks how can the healthcare provider be sure her father has dementia? Review with her the basic methods used to diagnose dementia.

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