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dementia dementia - Coggle Diagram
dementia 
Definition
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dementia is a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgement.(Burns A, Iliffe S (February 2009)
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Diet therapy
Limit foods with high saturated fat and cholesterol, like fatty meats and fried foods.
whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy.
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Eat a variety of foods, fruits and vegetables
Nursing care plan
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outcomes
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interventions
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Assess patient’s ability to cope with events, interests in surroundings and activity
Provide opportunity for social interaction, but to do not force interaction.
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Nursing care plan
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outcomes
Patient will have minimal confusion, cognitive impairment, and other dementia manifestations.
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Patient will have stable, safe environment with routine scheduling of activities to decrease anxiety and confusion.
Sings and symptoms
Difficulty with visual and spatial abilities, such as getting.
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Memory loss, which is usually noticed by a spouse or someone else
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pathophysiology
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Clinically, the disease reflects predominantly deterioration of function in the association cortex. (Hales, Robert E. (2008).
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