Nancy E. Edwards
Abstract
Confusion 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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Confusion 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.
Key concepts: Delirium, Confusion, Dementia, Depression (economics), Psychiatry, Psychology, Medicine, Psychoanalysis