Which finding in an older adult requires the nurse to assess for delirium promptly?
Correct answer: C. Sudden change in attention and level of consciousness
- A. Gradual difficulty recalling recently learned information
- B. Stable difficulty finding words over several years
- C. Sudden change in attention and level of consciousness
- D. Occasional need for extra time to remember a name
Explanation
A sudden change in attention and consciousness is characteristic of delirium and may indicate an acute medical problem. Gradual memory or word-finding changes are more commonly associated with chronic cognitive impairment or normal aging.
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Mental health care for children and older adults requires age-appropriate assessment, communication, family involvement, and recognition of developmental changes. Coverage includes ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, childhood anxiety and depression, dementia, delirium, late-life depression, suicide risk, and the distinction between normal aging and cognitive disorder.
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