The bedside nurse plays a key role in identifying and treating hospitalized patients with vascular dementia. This evidence-based session reviews pathophysiology and standardized identification tools, with both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions described.
Contact hours available until 9/29/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Speaker(s) have no disclosures to declare.
Planning Committee members have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity has been co-provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. and Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC-COA).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered nursing, Provider Number, CEP 5387.
Objectives:
- Outline risk factors for vascular dementia.
- Identify two drug classifications currently used in the treatment of vascular dementia.
- List three non-pharmacological interventions for use in the care of the patient with vascular dementia.