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Assistant Nursing Course
About Lesson

Chapter Learning Duration: 40 minutes

 

Cognitively impaired clients

 

What will you learn in this chapter

  • Classification of cognitive impairments
  • Who will be affected by cognitive impairments?
  • MCI (mild cognitive impairment)
  • The nervous system
  • Explanation of neurons
  • Dementia
  • What causes dementia?
  • Understanding plaques and tangles
  • Stages of dementia
  • Preventing dementia
  • Understanding the patient
  • Your role in the life of the dementia patient with:
  • Eating and drinking
  • Dressing
  • Washing up
  • Bathroom Safety
  • Difficulties with dementia patients and bathing
  • Resting and sleeping
  • Social activities
  • Safety
  • Effective communication
  • Final tips

 

Chapter Summary

Learners should understand what cognitive impairment means, the assistant nurse’s role, and cognitive impairment classification. They should also understand the nervous system and cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer’s.

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