Which hospitalized patient does the healthcare professional assess as a priority for the development of delirium?
A)An individual with diabetes celebrating a 70th birthday
B)A depressed Hispanic woman
C)An elderly male on the second day after hip replacement
D)A man diagnosed with schizophrenia

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Delirium is associated with autonomic nervous system overactivity and typically develops in 2 to 3 days, most commonly in critical care units, post surgically, or during withdrawal from CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, narcotic agents). Gender and chronic illnesses are not generally associated with delirium triggers. Delirium most often occurs in older people, however; patient with the hip replacement has two risk factors.

Which Hospitalized Patient Does the Healthcare Professional Assess as a Priority