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. 2016 Nov;22(10):12-14.

Delirium: Suspect it, spot it and stop it

Elaine Docherty, Catherine Mounsey
  • PMID: 30521724

Delirium: Suspect it, spot it and stop it

Elaine Docherty et al. Nurs N Z. 2016 Nov.

Abstract

Delirium is an acute confusional state common in older adults in hospital. Nurses must be alert to risk factors and act to prevent or manage this distressing but reversible condition.

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