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Confusion - Coggle Diagram
Confusion
Interventions
Promote reality-oriented relationship and environment :
Communicate with the patient using simple and concrete nouns
Provide patient with a calm environment
Approach the patient with caring, friendly manner
Ensure the patient is in safe environment by eliminating hazards
Maintain routines of care
Pathophysiology
Alcohol or drug intoxication
Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
Brain tumor
Urinary tract infections
Head injury.
Medications
Escitalopram oxalate Lexapro
Fluoxetine Prozac
Citalopram
Haloperidol
Olanzapine Zyprexa
Pertinent Assessment Findings
Patient level of alertness
Neurological and psychiatric disorders must be examined
Mental status questionnaire
Level of alertness
Physical examination of the patient
Patient Education
Teach family of the patient how to regain orientation
Maintain a daily routine
Educate the patient about the disorder
Involve the patient in daily exercise