Preventing Inpatient Delirium

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Rachel Mattson, RN, MSN

Course Overview

In this course, learners will review the etiology, pathophysiology, and risk factors associated with delirium. It will also cover the signs and symptoms, treatment and management, prevention strategies, and education for those at risk or suffering from delirium. The information provided is specific to clients over the age of 18 who may be at risk of delirium either at home, in the hospital, in a long-term care facility, or a nursing home. The course aims to improve the overall recognition of delirium and reduce hospital stays and complications associated with delirium. The information provided in this course will serve as a valuable resource to nurses from all specialties and backgrounds.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Delirium
  3. Pathophysiology
  4. Etiology
  5. Causes of Delirium
  6. Risk Factors for Delirium
  7. Signs and Symptoms
  8. Treatment and Management of Delirium
  9. Preventing and Managing Delirium
  10. Client Education
  11. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Review the etiology and pathophysiology of delirium.
  2. Review the predisposing and precipitating factors for delirium.
  3. Discuss the various screening tools that can identify delirium.
  4. Describe the criteria for evaluation and treatment of delirium.
  5. Discuss the various prevention strategies for delirium
  6. List the management options for delirium.
  7. Identify the causes of delirium.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.