Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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Small children have an ability to stop you in your tracks by asking questions that force you to reflect on matters you might prefer to ignore.
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Delirium is a common condition among hospital inpatients and people in long-term care settings. It is an acute confusional state associated with poor outcomes. ⋯ This article discusses the clinical features of delirium in relation to the guideline. It recommends that all clinical staff Scaring for older people should take on the responsibility to 'think delirium' and improve the quality of care for these patients.