Delirium is correlated with cognitive decline, longer hospital stays, more health problems, and increased mortality. In fact, nearly __________ percent of elderly patients die within __________ following a diagnosis of delirium.

A. 15; twelve months
B. 25; six months
C. 35; one month
D. 45; one week


Answer: C

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