What does the nurse recognize as a risk factor for the development of delirium in older adults?

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3. Multiple medications may cause medication interactions or toxicity that may result in delirium. While the older adult patient is at higher risk for delirium, delirium is not caused by age-related cognitive changes. A lack of rigorous exercise will not promote delirium. Decreased social interaction can exacerbate delirium, but does not cause the condition.

What Does the Nurse Recognize as a Risk Factor for the Development