Delirium: Risk Factors, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment (1626 words, 7 pages)
Delirium is an acute onset of fluctuating confusion manifested by a decrease in focus, attention, and cognition (Foster et al., 2011). Research by Ijkema, Langelaan, Steeg, Wagner (2014) finds that delirium is associated with a poor prognosis. Delirium negatively affects functional outcomes and mortality. Research findings by Schofield, Tolson, Fleming, ...
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