7 free questions tagged Delirium, each with a full explanation of every option.
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A 78-year-old woman becomes agitated and repeatedly pulls at her intravenous line on the second night after hip surgery. She alternates between asking where she…
An 82-year-old woman becomes confused and unsteady over three days while being treated for depression and hypertension. She is euvolaemic, her serum sodium is 1…
An 81-year-old man is admitted with a fractured neck of femur and becomes inattentive and disorganised over 24 hours. His level of alertness fluctuates, but he…
A 91-year-old man with moderate dementia is admitted after a fall and has developed new agitation overnight. He is afebrile, oxygen saturation is 96% on room ai…
An 87-year-old woman living independently develops confusion over 2 days after a chest infection. Her alertness varies during the day, and she cannot sustain at…
An 84-year-old inpatient becomes agitated and inattentive over 12 hours. He repeatedly tries to pass urine, reports lower abdominal discomfort and has a palpabl…
Which of the following interventions is most effective in reducing the risk of delirium in hospitalized patients during the night?
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