Practice Question
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who was admitted with heart failure. The nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider as an indication of delirium?
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Correct Answer:
Fluctuating level of orientation
Rationale:
💥 Delirium is characterized by an acute onset of confusion, fluctuating orientation, and altered level of consciousness, often due to an underlying medical condition (e.g., heart failure, infection).
💥 Unlike dementia, which has a gradual and progressive memory loss, delirium develops suddenly and changes throughout the day.
💥 The nurse should promptly report this finding because delirium can indicate a serious, reversible medical condition requiring immediate treatment.
💥 Early recognition and intervention help prevent complications and restore baseline cognitive function.
💥 Obsessive behaviors or consistent depression are not primary indicators of delirium.
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This question is from ATI LPN MENTAL HEALTH 2023 which contains 51 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4