Which of the Following Individuals Is MOST Likely to Develop

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to develop delirium?

• A) Joe (age 76) takes multiple medications for various medical conditions. Two new medications have just been prescribed for him, and he has already made a mistake taking the first dose.
• B) Jean (age 89) is in good physical and mental health. This morning, she has a little bit of a head cold, but has not yet taken any medication for it.
• C) Mark (age 12) woke up with a low-grade fever from the viral infection that has been going around his class this past week.
• D) Sarah (age 40) was in a minor car accident but claims to feel fine.

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