Vulnerability of older patients in critical care.
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چکیده
One of the patient characteristics in the AACN Synergy Model is vulnerability. Vulnerability is defined in the model as the susceptibility to actual or potential stressors that may adversely affect patients' outcomes. The risk of vulnerability increases in older patients in critical care units.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Critical care nurse
دوره 35 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015