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Delirium discharge safety — DGM MCQ

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An 89-year-old woman is recovering from delirium after pneumonia. She is improving but still fluctuates in the evening and needs help with washing. Her daughter says she lived independently before admission. Current medicines include amoxicillin and amlodipine. What is the most appropriate management?

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Correct answer: B — Multidisciplinary discharge planning with functional reassessment

Improving delirium still requires functional reassessment and safe discharge planning because cognition and independence may lag behind infection recovery. Immediate discharge, premature dementia diagnosis, delaying rehabilitation and psychiatric follow-up alone miss practical safety needs. Delirium recovery can take days to weeks, so discharge planning should be dynamic.

Reference: NICE CG103; BGS CGA guidance