Tag: Delirium
Articles about managing delirium in the terminally ill.
Crisis Management at End-of-Life
End-of-life care is a challenging and sensitive field that requires hospice nurses to be prepared for various crises that may arise in their patients. These crises can cause significant discomfort and distress for the patients and their caregivers and must be addressed promptly and effectively. In this article, I will share my insights as a hospice nurse with extensive experience in end-of-life care and discuss the top five crises I encounter in my practice and how I manage them.
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Learn effective strategies for managing hallucinations in terminally ill patients. This guide covers pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods to improve comfort and quality of life.
Read MoreBest Practices for Managing HallucinationsDelirium vs Terminal Restlessness
As an experienced hospice nurse, I understand how difficult it can be to distinguish between delirium and terminal restlessness. Both conditions can cause significant distress for the patient and their loved ones, and nurses must be able to tell the difference between them to provide the best possible care. In this article, I will share my knowledge and experience to help new hospice nurses understand the differences between delirium and terminal restlessness and how to rule out delirium.
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