Nr 601 Week 6 Ihuman Reflection - Chamberlain College Of Nursing

This study source was downloaded by 100000865965430 from CourseHero.com on 06-12-2023 14:58:40 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/182387980/Week-6-Ihuman-Reflectiondocx/ Running Head: IHUMAN REFLECTIONWeek 6 Ihuman ReflectionJessica SzymanskiChamberlain UniversityNR 601 Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family PracticumDr Janice JonesNovember 2022This study source was downloaded by 100000865965430 from CourseHero.com on 06-12-2023 14:58:40 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/182387980/Week-6-Ihuman-Reflectiondocx/2IHUMAN REFLECTIONWeek 6 Ihuman ReflectionIdentifying differential diagnosis: Confusion in the elderly is a complex diagnosis associated with many different underlying conditions. Evaluating and treating confusion requires clinical assessment, knowledge, and having a baseline mentation can be beneficial. When identifying differential diagnosis for confusion many components must be considered. Was the progression slow or sudden? Is it reversible, possibly related to an underlying infection? Are there other associated symptoms, including neurological symptoms? Was there a recent injury, fall or incident? What medications are they on? What is their medical history? What is their level of alertness? What dothe diagnostics say? All must be considered to develop appropriate differentials and the ultimate diagnosis. The patient has progressive confusion that's worsened the past six months, which is not a sudden onset, but infection should still be ruled out. Occult infection such as a urinary tract infection, or sepsis from any other source of infection should