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Delirium from pneumonia, how can i deal with it?
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Meds, reorientation: Delirium is a common occurrence I encounter in the hospital, especially with older patients. I encourage frequent reorientation, avoid constipation, treating the underlying condition that triggered the delirium, and sometimes requires medications (like haldol (haloperidol) or risperdal) to treat it.
Answered 7/20/2014
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