Improving the postoperative care of acutely-confused older adults
Kane, A.M.; Kurlowicz, L.H.
Medsurg Nursing Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses 3(6): 453-458
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 1092-0811 PMID: 7533031 Document Number: 423299
Delirium (acute confusional states) is the most common organic mental problem in older hospitalized surgical patients. In this review, clinical features, postoperative etiologies, associated negative outcomes, barriers to recognition and treatment, and principles of nursing management are described. An empirically-based, practical resource for surgical nurses is presented to improve safe patient management.
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