Chapter 14 Reflections

1. What information might you give to a primary caregiver of a person with mild cognitive disorder?

2. How does the nurse differentiate between delirium and dementia when assessing an older adult client? Describe specific symptoms and risk factors for each condition that the nurse should consider.

3. What information is important to collect in order to determine the type of dementia that a client might have?

4. What information would you need to determine if a person has dementia or delirium?