Delirium in the oncology patient: A clinical dilemma
Delirium is a significant quality of life issue for which nurses are strategically positioned to prevent, identify, and provide intervention. Delirium occurs in 25% to 40% of patients with cancer, and may occur in as high as 85% of patients with advanced disease. However, a general lack of knowledge...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pappin Communications
1996-04-01
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Series: | Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/512/513 |