BS Nursing Developmental Psychology
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14. An 80-year-old patient with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with sudden onset confusion, disorientation, and fluctuating levels of consciousness. What is the urgent clinical concern?

A. Early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
B. Normal aging.
C. Delirium, requiring immediate medical investigation.
D. Severe depression.

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  • Early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
  • Normal aging.
  • Delirium, requiring immediate medical investigation.
  • Severe depression.

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