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Suggest Precautions For Patients With Dementia & Seizures

A new patient moved in with history of end stage of Parkinson's, Dementia, Delirium with aggitation, Orthostatic hypotension. He is 81 years old and moved into Dementia unit onOctober 15th. He's been having petite mal seizures during the day for the last three days. His medications include levodopa-carbidopa, Seroquel, Lipitor, Multi vitamin, and Simivastin. WhaT SHOULD STAFF DO 1ST?
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Your patient is probably having PDD with seizures. If seizures are well control then the above medications are appropriate. Adjust doses with advice from your doctor. Avoid abrupt standing as patient is having ortho static hypotension what he needs at this stage is good nursing care, physiotherapy, protection from injury and fallsHope my answer will help you. Take care.dont forget to rate me.
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Suggest Precautions For Patients With Dementia & Seizures

Your patient is probably having PDD with seizures. If seizures are well control then the above medications are appropriate. Adjust doses with advice from your doctor. Avoid abrupt standing as patient is having ortho static hypotension what he needs at this stage is good nursing care, physiotherapy, protection from injury and fallsHope my answer will help you. Take care.dont forget to rate me.