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Case Study of Elderly Patient Presenting With Confusion

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study of an elderly patient who arrives at an emergency room in a confused state. Techniques a nurse can use to help in diagnosis-which is likely concussion-and ways to  make the patient feel comfortable, are examined. Degrees of concussion and symptoms are discussed. The paper provides a case study designed to assist a nurse in treating any confused patient.  Bibliography lists 5 sources. SA139con.rtf I. Introduction In a hypothetical case study, an elderly female is brought to the emergency room  by two companions as they notice that she is exhibiting signs of confusion. She did not remember where she lived while visiting with the two friends who brought her to  the facility. The blue eyed, white haired Merrill Carson, age 91, looked a bit disheveled. Her uncombed hair made it appear as if she left her abode in a  hurry or she was not taking care of herself. Also, she was wearing a very thin dress with a flimsy overcoat in weather that was about 35 degrees Fahrenheit.  The first thing the patient uttered was: "It is nice to see ya Nancy. Where have you been?" The question was directed at the nurse. One of  her companions noted that her daughters name is Nancy, but Nancy died three years previously. The symptom of confusion is relevant, though it should be noted that confusion in  the elderly is not all that uncommon. At the same time, confusion may be benign or indicative of a serious condition such as stroke or brain trauma. Thus, confusion must  be taken seriously whenever it is presented. II. The Symptom of Confusion The medical definition of confusion is: "A mental state in which a person