Keywords

acute care, advanced practice registered nurse, delirium, delirium assessment tools, ICU, intensive care

 

Authors

  1. Cullen, Elizabeth MS, RN
  2. Balas, Michele C. PhD, RN, FCCM

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.