The nurse is caring for an older patient with the diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI).The patient is confused and agitated.It is important for the nurse to realize that confusion in older people is which of the following?

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Acute confusion in older persons is not normal;a thorough nursing assessment is the priority.Abrupt changes in personality often have a physiological cause such as surgery,a medication reaction,a pulmonary embolus,or an acute infection.For example,the primary symptom of compromised older patients with an acute urinary tract infection or fever is confusion.Identifying confusion is an important component of the nurse's assessment.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Patient with the Diagnosis