Module 3: Cognition
Section outline
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The
concept to be explored in this chapter is neurocognition. Three exemplars or
diagnoses will be presented on MND (dementia), Alzheimer Disease, and delirium.
The nursing plan of care will be presented using all three exemplars to better
understand the nursing care of neurocognition. The decline in cognitive
abilities, such as memory and reasoning, in a manner that disrupts patients’
daily lives is known as major neurocognitive disorder (MND).
MND refers to a group of disorders characterized by neurological changes that
make it more challenging for patients to continue routine activities."Brain and clock and dementia" is free for use under the Pixabay Content License.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Discuss the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations for MNDs (dementia), Alzheimer disease, and delirium.
- Describe the diagnostics and laboratory values in MNDs, Alzheimer disease, and delirium.
- Apply nursing concepts and plan associated nursing care for the patient with MNDs, Alzheimer disease, and delirium.
- Evaluate the efficacy of nursing care for the patient with MND, Alzheimer disease, and delirium.
- Describe the medical therapies that apply to the care of MNDs, Alzheimer disease, and delirium.
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 3 Introduction
- Read Chapter 3 in Medical Surgical II for Practical Nurses.
- Complete the readings and activities in the chapter, then respond in the week's discussion forum.
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
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Students mustMark as done
Read textbook chapter 3 - Major Neurocognitive Disorder and Neurodegenerative Diseases.
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