Client: Male, 82 years old Diagnosis: Osteomyelitis of the…
Client: Male, 82 years old Diagnosis: Osteomyelitis of the left hip, not a surgical candidate Baseline mental status: Alert and oriented per family. Current Status: Day 5 of mechanical ventilation. Sedation (Propofol) was titrated down 2 hours ago for a spontaneous awakening trial (SAT). Nurse Assessment Findings: The client opens his eyes to verbal stimuli but cannot follow commands. When asked to “Squeeze my hand when I say the letter ‘A'” during a string of letters (S-A-V-E-A-H-A-A-R-T), the client squeezes randomly and misses several “A”s. The client’s RASS (Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale) score is -1 (Drowsy). The nurse notes the client is picking at his sheets, is restless, and attempting to sit up despite being weak. Using the above information, determine if the patient has delirium. If yes, what type is the patient demonstrating?
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