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LEWY BODY DEMENTIA(LBD) lbd - Coggle Diagram
LEWY BODY DEMENTIA(LBD)
DEFINITION
Is a disease associated with abnormal deposits of
a protein; alpha-synuclein in the brain
NURSING CARE PLAN
Discourage suspiciousness of others
Avoid cultivation of false ideas
Talk or explain things to the patient as simply as possible
Give medication as prescribed
Observe patient closely for behavioural changes
CAUSES
Sex
Family history
Risk factors like age,
Abnormal buildup of proteins
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
These deposits called Lewy bodies affect chemicals
in the brain whose changes in turn can lead to
deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain.
problems with thinking, movement, behaviour and mood.
It is a disease associated with abnormal
PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT
Parkinson's disease medication
Medication to treat other symptoms
Cholinesterase inhibitor
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Cognitive problems
Sleep difficulties
Poor regulation of body functions
Fluctuating attention
Movement disorders
Depression
Visual hallucinations
Apathy
