- Assume they have developed dementia overnight.
- Assess for delirium, medication changes, or new medical conditions, and implement immediate safety and support measures.
- This is an irreversible decline.
- Immediately place them in a nursing home.
144. An 89-year-old previously independent individual suddenly becomes unable to manage their daily medications and personal hygiene after a recent hospitalization. What is the urgent clinical action?
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