Treatment of psychosis in dementia can be challenging. Understanding treatment options will assist the Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with appropriate care for clients with neurocognitive disorders. Answer the questions below.
1. How does dementia related psychosis differ than other types of psychosis?
2. Differentiate the clinical presentations of psychosis in clients with the four different types of dementia.
3. Discuss a minimum of two possible approaches to treatment for dementia related psychosis, select a minimum of one pharmacological and one nonpharmacological approach
4. Identify at least two strategies to suggest to family or staff for a client who is experiencing dementia related psychotic behavior at home and in the long-term care environment.
-Support your answers with scholarly resources less than 5 years old.