Preventing and identifying hospital-acquired delirium.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- VOLLAND, JENNIFER; FISHER, ANNA; DREXLER, DIANE
- Source
- Nursing. Jan2020, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p32-38. 7p.
- Subject
- *DIAGNOSIS of delirium
*CRITICAL care medicine
*DELIRIUM
*DEMENTIA
*MENTAL depression
*DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis
*DIETARY supplements
*IATROGENIC diseases
*NURSING
*CONTINUING education of nurses
*NURSING assessment
*PATIENT education
*POST-traumatic stress disorder
*PSYCHIATRIC nursing
*VITAMIN B1
*INFORMATION resources
*CONTINUING education units
*PATIENT-centered care
RISK of delirium
- Language
- ISSN
- 0360-4039
Hospital-acquired delirium often goes unnoticed because the signs and symptoms resemble those of dementia and depression, making diagnosis difficult. This article explores the differences between delirium, dementia, and depression and discusses the role of nursing in patient assessment and education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]