Topic: Delirium and its effects in patients. Article I: Name- Descending into Delirium by Marshelle Henry, MS, RN Source- American Journal of Nursing Date - March 2002 <Tab/>Delirium is defined as a mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech and hallucinations. This disease affects many people especially the elderly. In the article "Descending into Delirium" we were introduced to an elderly patient named Ethel Darbes who is 91 years of age. She …showed first 75 words of 1637 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1637 total…year 2003 for patients with the disease because it can lower the amounts of fatalities, therefore allowing elderly patients to live longer lives. The second article dealt with establishing a way in which patients who could not reach a doctor can easily be tested for delirium over the telephone. Even though that way isn't full proof it is something that can be worked on more to improve life for the year. <Tab/>