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Agitation in patients

I found the CPD article on caring for older people experiencing agitation useful, since agitation is prevalent in patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Agitation, defined as extreme restlessness, is a symptom experienced by many people who receive medical care.
Posted 04 May 2016
 
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