Delirium monitoring and management in the acute care setting. Issue 12 (15th December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cullen, Elizabeth; Balas, Michele C.
• Is Part Of: Nurse practitioner. Volume 42:Issue 12(2017:Dec.)
• Publication Date: 2017-12-15
• Subjects: acute care -- advanced practice registered nurse -- delirium -- delirium assessment tools -- ICU -- intensive care; Nursing -- Periodicals; Nurse practitioners -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000526764.53348.d1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-1817

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, delirium is a syndrome commonly experienced by hospitalized adults. This article presents a case study highlighting how delirium may go unrecognized by the healthcare team and provides 10 suggestions for improving delirium assessment, prevention, and management in the acute care setting. Abstract : Associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, delirium is a syndrome commonly experienced by hospitalized adults. This article provides 10 suggestions for improving delirium assessment, prevention, and management.