treatment of neurocognitive disorders
Neurocognitive disorders (NCD) such as delirium, dementia, and amnestic
disorders are more prevalent in older adults. As the population ages and as
life expectancy in the United States continues to increase, the incidence
of these disorders will continue to increase. Cognitive functioning such as
memory, language, orientation, judgment, and problem solving are affected
in clients with NCDs. Caring for someone with a neurocognitive disorder is
not only challenging for the clinician, but also stressful for the family.
The PMHNP needs to consider not only the client but also the “family as
client.†Collaboration with primary care providers and specialty providers
is essential. Anticipatory guidance also becomes extremely important.
In this Discussion, you will integrate several sources of knowledge
specific to NCDs as you discuss evidenced-based therapies used to treat
these disorders.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Your Instructor will have assigned you a neurocognitive disorder, which
will be the focus for your initial post for this Discussion.
My assigned topic is: *Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to HIV
Infection. This is a type of neurocognitive disorder. *
* Please Write on: * *Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to
HIV Infection*
*Post:* 2 pages
– Explain the diagnostic criteria for your assigned neurocognitive
disorder.
– Explain the evidenced-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic
treatment for your assigned neurocognitive disorder.
– Identify the risks of different types of therapy and explain how the
benefits of the therapy that might be achieved might outweigh the risks.
– Support your rationale with references to the Learning Resources or
other academic resource.
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