A 78-year-old man is admitted after hip surgery. On day 2 he becomes acutely confused, agitated and is pulling at his lines. He is disorientated to ti...

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A 78-year-old man is admitted after hip surgery. On day 2 he becomes acutely confused, agitated and is pulling at his lines. He is disorientated to time and place. Observations show mild hypoxia and a temperature of 38.2°C. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Delirium

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Dementia

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Depression

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Schizophrenia

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Normal postoperative reaction

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Delirium

A 78-year-old man is admitted after hip surgery. On day 2 he becomes acutely confused, agitated and is pulling at his lines. He is disorientated to time and place. Observations show mild hypoxia and a temperature of 38.2°C. What is the most likely diagnosis?