Altered Thought Processes and Disturbed Sensory Perception - NCP for Dementia
Nursing Care Plan for Dementia Dementia is a decline in intellectual functioning which leads to loss of social independence. (William F. Ganong, 2010) Nursing Diagnosis for Dementia : Altered Thought Processes related to physiological changes (irreversible neuronal degeneration), characterized by: loss of memory, loss of concentration, not able to interpret the stimulation and assess reality accurately. Goal: The client is able to recognize a change in thinking. with outcomes: Able to demonstrate the cognitive ability to undergo the consequences of stressful events on the emotions and thoughts of suicide. Able to develop strategies to overcome negative self assumption. Being able to recognize behavior and the causes. Interventions : Develop a supportive environment and client-nurse relationships are therapeutic. Maintain a pleasant and quiet environment. Face-to-face when talking to clients. Call the client with the name. Use a rather low voice and speak slowly on the client. Rationa...