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Preventing Inpatient Delirium

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Course Overview

Preventing Inpatient Delirium

Author: Rachel Mattson, RN, MSN

In this course, learners will review the etiology, pathophysiology, and risk factors associated with delirium. It will also cover the signs and symptoms, treatment and management, prevention strategies, and education for those at risk or suffering from delirium. The information provided is specific to clients over the age of 18 who may be at risk of delirium either at home, in the hospital, in a long-term care facility, or a nursing home. The course aims to improve the overall recognition of delirium and reduce hospital stays and complications associated with delirium. The information provided in this course will serve as a valuable resource to nurses from all specialties and backgrounds.  

Course Outline

  1. Introduction  
  2. Delirium  
  3. Pathophysiology 
    1. Increased Age 
    2. Neuroinflammation 
    3. Reactive Oxidation Species 
    4. Circadian Rhythm Dysregulation 
    5. Neurotransmitter Imbalance  
    6. Neuroendocrine 
  4. Etiology 
    1. Hyperactive Delirium  
    2. Hypoactive Delirium  
    3. Mixed Delirium 
  5. Causes of Delirium   
  6. Risk Factors for Delirium  
    1. Predisposing Factors  
    2. Precipitating Factors 
  7. Symptoms  
  8. Treatment and Management of Delirium  
    1. Confusion Assessment Method-ICU (CAM-ICU) 
    2. Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist (ICDSC) 
    3. Medications  
    4. Non-Pharmacological Interventions 
  9. Preventing and Managing Delirium  
  10. Client Education  
  11. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Preventing Inpatient Delirium​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Review the etiology and pathophysiology of delirium. 
  2. Review the predisposing and precipitating factors for delirium.         
  3. Discuss the various screening tools that can identify delirium. 
  4. Describe the criteria for evaluation and treatment of delirium. 
  5. Discuss the various prevention strategies for delirium 
  6. List the management options for delirium. 
  7. Identify the causes of delirium. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: February 11, 2025

Course Expires on: February 11, 2028

Course Offering: #677

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