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Review
. 2010 Apr;41(4):151-2.
doi: 10.3928/00220124-20100326-09.

Delirium and hospitalized older adults: a review of nonpharmacologic treatment

Eric Aguirre  1
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Review

Delirium and hospitalized older adults: a review of nonpharmacologic treatment

Eric Aguirre. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2010 Apr.

Abstract

Delirium is a common and debilitating disorder that affects primarily the elderly in acute care settings. This column reviews the assessment, etiology, complications, and nonpharmacologic treatment of delirium.

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