Question

A 79-year-old postoperative patient becomes acutely confused, agitated and disorientated overnight. He is febrile and has suprapubic tenderness. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Delirium secondary to infection

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Dementia

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Primary psychotic illness

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Normal ageing

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Stroke

Practice question

A 79-year-old postoperative patient becomes acutely confused, agitated and disorientated overnight. He is febrile and has suprapubic tenderness. What is the most likely diagnosis?