: Treatment of Neurocognitive Disorders

iscussion: Treatment of Neurocognitive Disorders

Neurocognitive disorders (NCD) such as delirium,  dementia, and amnestic disorders are more prevalent in older adults. As  the population ages and as life expectancy in the United States  continues to increase, the incidence of these disorders will continue to  increase. Cognitive functioning such as memory, language, orientation,  judgment, and problem solving are affected in clients with NCDs. Caring  for someone with a neurocognitive disorder is not only challenging for  the clinician, but also stressful for the family. The PMHNP needs to  consider not only the client but also the “family as client.”  Collaboration with primary care providers and specialty providers is  essential. Anticipatory guidance also becomes extremely important.

In this Discussion, you will integrate several  sources of knowledge specific to NCDs as you discuss evidenced-based  therapies used to treat these disorders.

To prepare for this Discussion:

• By Day 5 of Week 7, your Instructor will have assigned you a  neurocognitive disorder, which will be the focus for your initial post  for this Discussion. :
• Review the Learning Resources.

NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDER ASSIGNED: Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Alzheimer’s Disease

By Day 3

Post:

• Explain the diagnostic criteria for your assigned neurocognitive disorder.
• Explain the evidenced-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for your assigned neurocognitive disorder.
• Identify the risks of different types of therapy and explain how  the benefits of the therapy that might be achieved might outweigh the  risks.
• Support your rationale with references to the Learning Resources or other academic resource.

NOTE: Explain every question asked in detail please

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