Pathophysiology
Clinical meaning
Delirium vs Dementia vs Depression trains NGN-style prioritization: pick the client with airway compromise, new unilateral weakness, seizing activity, sudden LOC drop, Cushing triad, autonomic dysreflexia, or post-tPA bleeding over stable teaching or routine meds. Boards reward objective instability over polite requests. Anchor with stroke assessment & tPA window, increased ICP positioning, seizure precautions, SCI autonomic dysreflexia, and Canada RN hub · US RN hub.