Mr Ntuli (age 72) is brought to the hospital emergency room.His son explains that his father woke up this morning and was 'not himself'.Mr Ntuli appears confused, agitated and a little frightened.He does not know his own name and cannot recognise his son.Mr Ntuli's son reports that his father had been completely fine with no symptoms prior to that morning.Mr Ntuli appears to be suffering from

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Delirium is characterized by an acute onset of confusion, agitation, and cognitive impairment, often fluctuating in severity, which aligns with Mr. Ntuli's sudden change in mental status.

Mr Ntuli (Age 72) Is Brought to the Hospital Emergency