Abstract:

Delirium is common in severe patients , elderly patients , postoperative patients,adult cancer patients. The incidence is high and it increases mortality. Based on the evidence of the latest guidelines, this paper focused on the management of adult delirium nursing, the definition and lasification, recognition and asessment of delirium, non-pharmacological intervention and other aspects, in order to provide guidance for clinical nurses to reduce the risk of delrium.

Key words:

Delirium, Inpatients, Nursing, Guideline, Review ,