The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who is confused and irritable. The nurse reviews the patient's history and notes that it is negative for dementia. Which potential underlying problem should the nurse suspect?
a. Leukopenia
b. Hypokalemia
c. Hypoxia
d. Hyperbilirubinemia
C
Confusion and irritability caused by hypoxia is often mistaken for Alzheimer's dementia. Confu-sion and irritability are not common features of low white blood cell count, low potassium levels, or high bilirubin levels.
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