Question

A 73-year-old client has been brought to the emergency department by the client's adult children due to abrupt and uncharacteristic changes in behavior, including impairments of memory and judgment. the subsequent history and diagnostic testing have resulted in a diagnosis of delirium. which teaching point about the client's diagnosis should the nurse provide to the family?

Answer 1

Answer: If the underlying cause of delirium is identified and treated, most people return to their previous level of functioning.

Most of the causes of delirium can be treated if well identified, resulting in most people returning to their normal level of functioning. If the treatment is adequate to the problem, usually the delirium stops. Some causes of delirium:
some medications, alcohol, drug abuse or its withdrawal ,malnutrition, dehydration, sleep deprivation or severe emotional distress.