The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing has information on dealing with agitated patients and reducing restraint use. Check out their other topics as well, such as delirium, advance directives, pain, and treatment decision making.
Avoiding Restraints in Patients with Dementia
Assessing Delirium in Older Patients
Wandering in Hospitalized Older Adults
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