An 82-year-old man in hospital after a hip fracture repair becomes acutely confused overnight. He is disorientated, has visual hallucinations and fluc...

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An 82-year-old man in hospital after a hip fracture repair becomes acutely confused overnight. He is disorientated, has visual hallucinations and fluctuating levels of consciousness. Prior to admission he lived independently and managed his finances. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Delirium

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Dementia

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Depression

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Psychosis due to schizophrenia

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Wernicke encephalopathy

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Delirium

An 82-year-old man in hospital after a hip fracture repair becomes acutely confused overnight. He is disorientated, has visual hallucinations and fluctuating levels of consciousness. Prior to admission he lived independently and managed his finances. What is the most likely diagnosis?