Module 01 Content MDC4
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Scenario
As a manager on a medical surgical unit, part of the job responsibility includes chart audits.
A trend noted during the most recent audit was the overuse of the term “dementia.” The nurse manager notes that there may be a lack of understanding between the types dementia as related to neurological diseases.
The nurse manager developed a survey to evaluate the staff’s understanding of the different types of dementia. As a result of the survey, you have been asked to create a PowerPoint presentation to increase the nurse’s awareness of the types of dementia a presentation was created.
Instructions
Choose one of the following topics for a focused presentation:
· Alzheimer’s
· Parkinson’s
· Vascular Dementia
The presentation should include the following:
· Pathophysiology
· Etiology & incidence
· Health promotion and maintenance
· History/Risk factors
· Physical signs and symptoms
· Changes in cognition
· Changes in behavior & personality
· Changes in self-management skills
· Diagnostics: laboratory and imaging assessment
· Planning and implementation
· Interprofessional Collaborative Care
· Psychosocial integrity
· Medications
· Safety considerations
Using Ignatavicius and one additional resource, develop a presentation to enhance the nurses’ knowledge of the differences between types of dementia and delirium. Be sure to document your source(s) in your presentation.
Resources
Nursing Research
PowerPoint Writing Guide