The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
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The aim of this article was to review the current literature in relation to the nursing of intensive care unit (ICU) delirium. In particular, we discuss the definition and frequency, clinical features, risk factors, the adverse effects associated with instruments for assessing delirium, as well as prevention and nursing for delirium patients. ⋯ Routine screening of all patients in the ICU for the presence of delirium is crucial to its successful management. Nurses are on the front line to detect, manage, and even prevent ICU delirium.