The nurse is admitting a 75-year-old patient to the hospital with new confusion and changes in behaviour that had developed overnight.The family state that she was just started on antibiotics for a urinary tract infection.The nurse should assess for:

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Delirium occurs suddenly and usually is accompanied by an underlying medical disorder (e.g., urinary tract infection).The symptoms include disorientation, memory deficit, and changes in language or perception.

The Nurse Is Admitting a 75-Year-Old Patient to the Hospital