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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To provide information on managing hospital-acquired delirium in adult patients.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Explain the precipitating factors, pathogenesis, and signs and symptoms of hospital-acquired delirium.
  2. Identify diagnostic testing for hospital-acquired delirium and the differences between delirium, dementia, and depression diagnoses.
  3. Describe prevention strategies and management of patients with hospital-acquired delirium.
Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • FL - BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Test Code: NM0920
Published: Sep 2020
Expires: 9/6/2024
Required Passing Score: 16/20 (80%)
Authors: Jennifer Volland, DHA, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC, FACHE; Anna Fisher, DHA, CDP, CMDCP; Diane Drexler, DNP, MBA, BSN, RN, FACHE
Categories: Acute Care , Management
Specialties: Acute Care, Management
Topics: Delirium