Delirium prevention and management in hospitalized older adults.
Nurse Pract
; 48(5): 12-19, 2023 05 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37097097
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Delirium is a common neurocognitive disorder among hospitalized older adults, and it can have devastating effects. The purpose of this article is to inform NPs in the hospital setting to recognize, prevent, and manage delirium in older adults. The roles of nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions are described.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Delirium
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Nurse Pract
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
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