Nur2520 final - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Know causes of delirium ppt.18 p.5 and p.16 • Disturbance in level of awareness and a change in cognition (easily distracted). Begins abruptly. • Can be Reversible ex. Pseudodementia • * Slower onset if underlying etiology is systemic illness or metabolic imbalance ▪ Medical Condition (Illness)- high fever, febrile, infection, metabolic disorders, head trauma, seizures, migraine headaches, brain abscess, stroke, electrolyte imbalances, stroke, caused by underlying condition-- UT...