Risk factors for delirium include
a. hypertension, alcohol abuse, and benzodiazepine administration.
b. coma, hypoxemia, and trauma.
c. dementia, hypertension, and pneumonia.
d. coma, alcohol abuse, hyperglycemia
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Risk factors for delirium risk include dementia, hypertension, alcohol abuse, high severity of illness, coma, and benzodiazepine administration.
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