neurocognitive disorders ATI || 100% SOLVED Q&A!!

neurocognitive disorders ATI || 100% SOLVED Q&A!!
neurocognitive disorders correct answers group of conditions characterized by the disruption
of - thinking
- memory
- processing
-problem solving

types of neurocognitive disorders correct answers - delirium
- mild neurocognitive disorder
- major cognitive disorder (DELIRIUM)

delirium tends to be correct answers short-term and reversible

major disorders are correct answers progressive and irreversible

Major and mild NCD subtypes are further classified correct answers - NCD due to
Alzheimer's disease
- NCD due to Parkinson's disease
- NCD due to Huntington's disease

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of correct answers NCD

depression in the older adult can mimic the early signs of correct answers Alzheimer's

risk factors for delirium correct answers - physiological changes
~ parkinsons
~ huntingtons disease
- metabolic disease
~ hepatic or renal failure
~ fluid and electrolyte imbalances
~ nutritional deficiencies
- cardiovascular disease & respiratory diseases
- infections (HIV/AIDS)
- substance use or withdrawal

risk factors for neurocognitive disorder and AD correct answers - advanced age
- prior head trauma
- cardiovascular disease
- lifestyle factors
- family history of AD

clients often use defense mechanisms to preserve correct answers self-esteem and to
compensate when cognitive changes are progressive

clients can use correct answers - denial
- confabulation
- preservation