American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Am. J. Crit. Care
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Integrating palliative care into intensive care requires active involvement of bedside nurses in discussions of patients' prognosis and goals of care. ⋯ Defining roles and providing opportunities for skills practice and reflection can enhance nurses' confidence to engage in discussions about prognosis and goals of care.
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Although atrial fibrillation is common in critically ill patients, no large studies on its impact on patient mortality in general intensive care units have been done. ⋯ Atrial fibrillation may not be independently associated with hospital mortality.