Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
An elderly client presents to the emergency room with a family member. The family member reports that the elderly client has been vomiting and not eating or drinking for 2 days. This morning the elderly client became confused, which is new. The nurse knows the elderly client probably has which of the following?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Delirium is an acute, temporary confusion often caused by dehydration or illness, fitting the client's symptoms.