Question

What is a realistic short-term goal to be accomplished in 2 to 3 days for a client with delirium?

a) Resume a normal sleep-wake cycle.
b) Explain the experience of having delirium.
c) Regain orientation to time and place.
d) Establish normal bowel and bladder function.

Answer 1

Option C

Regain orientation to time and place

Step-by-step explanation:

A delirium can be seen as a rather sudden change in the normal functioning of the brain, which leads to a state of confusion, dizziness and disorder. It usually occurs during alcohol withdrawal.

At first, a patient suffering from delirium is usually confused and disoriented. The first necessary thing to do is to help the patient regain his orientation to time and place, before other treatments can be given.