Question

A 79-year-old woman with mild dementia is admitted with delirium precipitated by a urinary tract infection. According to best-practice guidelines, what is the most important first-line management strategy for delirium?

Accepted Answer

Identify and treat underlying causes and optimise the environment and orientation

Answer

High-dose antipsychotics for all patients with delirium

Answer

Physical restraints to prevent wandering

Answer

Long-term benzodiazepines to aid sleep

Answer

Transfer to intensive care in all cases of delirium

Practice question

A 79-year-old woman with mild dementia is admitted with delirium precipitated by a urinary tract infection. According to best-practice guidelines, what is the most important first-line management strategy for delirium?