If it's another cause (let's say a closed head injury with a worsening intracranial bleed) then "pleasantly confused" might mean their conscious level has become so depressed that they are no longer exhibiting psychomotor agitation etc
“pleasantly confused” far outnumbers “hypoactive delirium” where I practice. These aren’t bad nurses and doctors were just trying to bang out stupid notes for the bean counters and lawyers.
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With respect I’m not ciritising I havent said anyone is bad - I thought we were discussing ? I think its sensible to examine language we use as it does have an impact of
#patientsafety and#safeworking - Rob Galloway talks about this a a lot about this exact point. -
However some key Lead nurse figures would argue that by not using the correct terminology, learners, trainees & st nurses leave themselves open to not being viewed as credible. I was picking up on your point particularly on student nurses hence tagging is the key group.
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