An 84-year-old woman with CFS 5 is discharged after delirium resolving with UTI treatment. What should be communicated before discharge?...

Question

An 84-year-old woman with CFS 5 is discharged after delirium resolving with UTI treatment. What should be communicated before discharge?

Accepted Answer

Explain delirium, its cause, that recovery can take weeks-months, increased risk of future delirium and dementia, and arrange cognitive follow-up at 6-12 weeks

Answer

Nothing - delirium is normal

Answer

She now has dementia

Answer

Never come to hospital again

Answer

It will never happen again

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Post-Delirium Discharge Communication

An 84-year-old woman with CFS 5 is discharged after delirium resolving with UTI treatment. What should be communicated before discharge?