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Depression, Delirium, and Dementia in the Elderly Patient
Author(s) -
Hoot Martin Jan,
Hoot Haynes Linda Carol
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)61932-7
Subject(s) - delirium , dementia , depression (economics) , psychological intervention , nursing interventions classification , medicine , etiology , psychiatry , intensive care medicine , nursing care , perioperative , nursing , surgery , disease , economics , macroeconomics
Perioperative nurses commonly care for patients with changes in mental status, especially elderly patients. Three common mental status disorders in the elderly are delirium, depression, and dementia. Each of the disorders can have similar clinical presentations. Despite similarities, the appropriate nursing interventions may vary significantly. Interventions discussed in this article focus on the etiology of the presenting problem and the nursing interventions that will promote the most positive outcome for the patient. AORN J 72 (Aug 2000) 209–217.