Older adults (OA) are at risk for potential hazards of hospitalization, these include: immobility, delirium, medication side effects, malnutrition, pressure ulcers, procedures, peri- and postoperative

Older adults (OA) are at risk for potential hazards of hospitalization, these include: immobility, delirium, medication side effects, malnutrition, pressure ulcers, procedures, peri- and postoperative periods, and hospital-acquired infections and more. Discuss in detail three potential hazards for this population while in the hospital and identify potential prevention strategies for each hazard. Your initial posting […]

Psychiatrics A). What is CIWA, please make sure to include the assessment and the possible total score. B). What i s Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome? C). Describe delirium tremens. D). Describe some of th

Psychiatrics A). What is CIWA, please make sure to include the assessment and the possible total score.B). What i s Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?C). Describe delirium tremens.D). Describe some of the withdrawal symptoms from alcohol.E). Name some of the medications that can be used for alcohol withdrawal.  F). Review the following medications Ativan, Librium, Phenobarbital, Campral, Naltrexone and […]

Discussion Question: Older adults (OA) are at risk for potential hazards of hospitalization, these include: immobility, delirium, medication side effects, malnutrition, pressure ulcers, procedures, pe

Discussion Question: Older adults (OA) are at risk for potential hazards of hospitalization, these include: immobility, delirium, medication side effects, malnutrition, pressure ulcers, procedures, peri- and postoperative periods, and hospital-acquired infections and more. Discuss in detail three potential hazards for this population while in the hospital and identify potential prevention strategies for each hazard. Your […]