The 3 Ds: Dementia, Delirium & Depression. Gerontology - Fundamentals of Nursing

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This video explains the key differences between dementia, delirium, and depression, focusing on onset, causes, and behavioral impacts. It helps learners recognize overlapping symptoms, avoid misdiagnosis, and better support patients by understanding when conditions are reversible or require long-term management.

Channel: Level Up RN Duration: 0:04:46

Questions

1. Which condition is acute, sudden in onset, and reversible if the underlying cause is treated?

Depression Chronic insomnia Dementia Delirium

2. What behavioral effects are commonly associated with depression?

Progressive memory loss Minimal behavioral changes unless advanced Lethargy, pain, and anxiety Hallucinations and disorientation

3. What is the usual cause of dementia?

Neurotransmitter alterations with psychosocial factors Lack of sleep Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Infections and toxins

4. Why is it important to differentiate between dementia, delirium, and depression?

They always occur together They all share identical treatments They are often misdiagnosed as each other They cannot be treated at all

5. Which of the three Ds has a gradual and progressive onset?

None of them Dementia Depression Delirium

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