The goal of this course is to help healthcare professionals learn about Post Operative Delirium in the elderly - its causes, effects and the best treatment options.
Course Publication Date:
July 25, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
Course No: | POD072520 |
Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues Critical Care Medicine Emergency & Trauma Medicine Geriatric Medicine Leadership & Case Management Oncologic Medicine
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Learning Objectives
Have a better understanding of the negative impact of this post-operative complication - in mortality, life-style change and healthcare costs.
Understand nursing considerations for this diagnosis and management of care.
Define Post-operative delirium.
Differentiate between delirium and dementia.
Be aware of the most common causes of post-operative delirium.