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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide nurses with a case study and discussion about caring for a patient with refractory delirium in a skilled nursing facility.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Define delirium and list its contributing factors.
  2. Specify factors in recognizing delirium and best practice interventions for the delirious patient.

Disclosures

The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • FL - BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





Planner
Test Code: JHPN0415A
Published: Apr 2015
Expires: 1/1/2026
Sources: Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Cynthia L. Cohen, MSN, NP-C
Categories: Hospice and Palliative Care , Oncology , Pain Management , Pharmacology , Psychosocial/Psychiatric , Safety
Specialties: Hospice and Palliative Care, Oncology, Psychiatric/Mental Health
Topics: Agitation , Antipsychotics , Death , Delirium , End of Life