Recognizing Early Signs of Mental Status Changes: Recognizing Red Flags

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Course Overview:

Early recognition of mental status changes is crucial in preventing serious neurological deterioration and improving patient outcomes. This 1.5-hour course equips nurses and nursing students with the skills to detect subtle and significant changes in a patient’s neurological status using validated assessment tools such as AVPU, the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), and pupillary response evaluation. Participants will learn to identify common causes of altered mental status, initiate timely interventions, and escalate care when necessary. Additionally, the course covers effective communication techniques to ensure accurate and prompt reporting to healthcare providers.

What Will You Learn?

  • By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Detect early signs of neurological deterioration using the AVPU scale, Glasgow Coma Scale, and pupillary response assessment.
  • Identify common causes of altered mental status, including metabolic, infectious, and structural conditions.
  • Initiate appropriate bedside interventions to stabilize the patient before escalation.
  • Communicate mental status findings clearly and concisely to the healthcare team for timely intervention.

Course Content

Recognizing Early Signs of Mental Status Changes: Recognizing Red Flags
Early recognition of mental status changes is crucial in preventing serious neurological deterioration and improving patient outcomes. This 1.5-hour course equips nurses and nursing students with the skills to detect subtle and significant changes in a patient’s neurological status using validated assessment tools such as AVPU, the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), and pupillary response evaluation. Participants will learn to identify common causes of altered mental status, initiate timely interventions, and escalate care when necessary. Additionally, the course covers effective communication techniques to ensure accurate and prompt reporting to healthcare providers.

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