The nurse is assessing an 80-year-old client during a home visit following hospitalization for minor surgery. The nurse should explain to the client's family members that a risk factor for delirium is:
A) Excessive sleeping.
B) Hypotension.
C) Acute anxiety.
D) Bone fractures.
D
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Patients with peripheral vascular disease
A. heal poorly. B. have strong pulses. C. have high blood pressure. D. have thin toenails.