Restlessness
Providers should recognize the signs and symptoms of the restlessness associated with delirium at the end of life (Table 2).13 The most common identifiable cause of delirium in the hospital setting is medication: anticholinergics, sedative-hypnotics (eg, benzodiazepines), and opioids. Delirium and restlessness at the end of life are usually characterized by anguish (spiritual, emotional, or physical), anxiety, agitation, and cognitive failure. The treatment of terminal delirium usually requires the use of a major tranquilizer such as haloperidol.14
RestlessnessProviders should recognize the signs and symptoms of the restlessness associated with delirium at the end of life (Table 2).13 The most common identifiable cause of delirium in the hospital setting is medication: anticholinergics, sedative-hypnotics (eg, benzodiazepines), and opioids. Delirium and restlessness at the end of life are usually characterized by anguish (spiritual, emotional, or physical), anxiety, agitation, and cognitive failure. The treatment of terminal delirium usually requires the use of a major tranquilizer such as haloperidol.14
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