A 78 year old man admitted after a hip fracture repair becomes acutely confused, disorientated and agitated over 24 hours. He was previously cognitive...

Question

A 78 year old man admitted after a hip fracture repair becomes acutely confused, disorientated and agitated over 24 hours. He was previously cognitively normal. According to NICE guidance, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Delirium

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Dementia

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Depression

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Schizophrenia

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Generalised anxiety disorder

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Delirium diagnosis

A 78 year old man admitted after a hip fracture repair becomes acutely confused, disorientated and agitated over 24 hours. He was previously cognitively normal. According to NICE guidance, what is the most likely diagnosis?