Question

A 76-year-old woman in hospital after hip fracture repair becomes acutely confused, with fluctuating consciousness, visual hallucinations and disorganised speech over 24 hours. She is afebrile and vitals are stable. According to delirium management principles, which strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Search for and treat underlying precipitants while providing non-pharmacologic delirium care

Answer

Start high-dose benzodiazepines routinely

Answer

Start long-term antipsychotic therapy

Answer

Restrict fluids to avoid worsening confusion

Answer

Apply physical restraints as first-line

Practice question

A 76-year-old woman in hospital after hip fracture repair becomes acutely confused, with fluctuating consciousness, visual hallucinations and disorganised speech over 24 hours. She is afebrile and vitals are stable. According to delirium management principles, which strategy is most appropriate?