Of 100 typical elderly patients entering a hospital for a general medical condition, about how many would initially be diagnosed with delirium, and about how many more would develop delirium while in the hospital (in that order)?

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Delirium is common in elderly patients, with about 10% of those admitted to the hospital having it at the time of admission and another 10% developing it while in the hospital.

Of 100 Typical Elderly Patients Entering a Hospital for a General