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RN Mental Health 2019 With NGN
RN Mental Health 2019 With NGN ( 69 Questions)
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions places the client at an increased risk for developing delirium?
A WBC count of 13,000/mm indicates infection, which is a common cause of delirium in older adults. Delirium is an acute confusional state that can result from various factors, such as medications, metabolic disturbances, sensory impairment, or environmental changes. Neuropathy, BUN 16 mg/dL, and hypertension are chronic conditions that do not directly cause delirium, although they may contribute to the client's overall health status.
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A WBC count of 13,000/mm indicates infection, which is a common cause of delirium in older adults. Delirium is an acute confusional state that can result from various factors, such as medications, metabolic disturbances, sensory impairment, or environmental changes. Neuropathy, BUN 16 mg/dL, and hypertension are chronic conditions that do not directly cause delirium, although they may contribute to the client's overall health status.