Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
7516309 International Journal of Nursing Studies 2012 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
Nurses play an important role in the prediction, assessment and prevention of post-operative delirium. Sedatives should be administered with caution because they increase a patient's risk of developing delirium. Nurses' decisions regarding sedation administration must be informed by empirical knowledge, accurate assessment data and clear rationale with consideration of how these actions may contribute to the development of delirium.
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