Which behavior exhibited by an older adult client alerts the nurse to the possibility that the client is experiencing delirium?
A) Becoming confused within 24 hours after hospital admission
B) Displaying a cheerful attitude despite a poor prognosis
C) Becoming withdrawn and sleeping most of the day
D) Beginning to use slurred speech and losing coordination
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