Nu-DESC (Nursing Delirium Screening Scale)
Nu-DESC (Nursing Delirium Screening Scale) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
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What this is
Nu-DESC (Nursing Delirium Screening Scale) is one of 230 deterministic tools in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group. Nu-DESC (Nursing Delirium Screening Scale) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
When to use it
Use this tool when you need a quick, citable reference. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser - no inputs leave your device, no account is required, no AI is involved. The site enforces a strict Content Security Policy and ships no analytics or third-party CDN.
References
Gaudreau JD, Gagnon P, Harel F, Tremblay A, Roy MA. Fast, systematic, and continuous delirium assessment in hospitalized patients: the nursing delirium screening scale. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2005;29(4):368-375. Read the source ↗
Worked example: Nu-DESC 2/10 — positive screen, delirium indicated.
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