sundowning
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sundowning
[sun´doun-ing]the appearance of confusion, agitation, and other severely disruptive behavior coupled with inability to remain asleep, occurring solely or markedly worsening at night; sometimes seen in older patients with dementia or other mental disorders.
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sun·down·ing
(sŭn'down-ing),The onset or exacerbation of delirium during the evening or night with improvement or disappearance during the day; most often seen in mid and later stages of dementing disorders, such as Alzheimer disease.
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sundowning
(sŭn′dou′nĭng)n.
A state of disorientation and agitation that sometimes occurs in the late afternoon or evening in people with dementia.
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Aetiology Sedatives, analgesics, hypnotics
Risk factors Dementia, organic brain syndrome, vision or hearing defects, dehydration, fatigue
Management Increase hydration, ensure adequate rest, reduce stress—i.e., do not test their memory, agree with them whenever possible
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sun·down·ing
(sŭn'down-ing)The onset or exacerbation of delirium during the evening or night with improvement or disappearance during the day; most often seen in the middle and later stages of dementing disorders, such as Alzheimer disease.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
sun·down·ing
(sŭn'down-ing)Exacerbation of delirium during evening or night with improvement or disappearance during the day; common in mid and later stages of dementing disorders, such as Alzheimer disease.
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