title: Delirium: The Nurse's Role in Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment.
abstract: Delirium is an acute change in mental status typically caused by a medical condition. Delirium complicates care, increases safety risks, and has a negative impact on patient outcome. By identifying mental status changes early, the nurse is in a strategic position to prevent delirium in 30%-40% of at-risk patients. An interdisciplinary team approach can prevent, diagnose, and treat delirium to improve safety, reduce cost of care, and optimize patient outcomes.
authors: Dwight D
authors: DD
authors: Faught
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003693:Delirium / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors