• Medsurg Nurs · Dec 2003

    Review Comparative Study

    Differentiating the three D's: delirium, dementia, and depression.

    • Nancy Edwards.
    • Purdue University, School of Nursing, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
    • Medsurg Nurs. 2003 Dec 1;12(6):347-57; quiz 358.

    AbstractConfusion often presents a challenge to nurses caring for older adults. Three common states that result in confusion are delirium, dementia, and depression. The three conditions are compared and contrasted in this article.

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