An older adult who is cognitively impaired is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. Which sign or symptom would the nurse expect to be exhibited by the patient?
A) Severe headache
B) Flank pain
C) Increased confusion
D) Decreased blood glucose

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Increased confusion is a symptom that occurs in cognitively impaired patients who experience an infection. Severe headache occurs with migraines, meningitis, and other conditions. Flank pain occurs with pyelonephritis. Blood glucose typically increases with an infection.

An Older Adult Who Is Cognitively Impaired Is Admitted to the Hospital