An Older Adult Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of Delirium

An older adult patient is admitted with a diagnosis of delirium secondary to a urinary tract infection. The family asks whether or not the patient will recover. Select the nurse's best response.

A) "The healthcare provider is the best person to solve your question."
B) "The confusion will probably get better as we treat the infection."
C) "Unfortunately, delirium is a progressively disabling disorder."
D) "I will be glad to contact the chaplain to talk with you."