Causes of delirium in the older patient include all of the following, EXCEPT:

A. acute hypovolemia.
B. Alzheimer disease.
C. low blood sugar level.
D. decreased cerebral perfusion


Ans: B. Alzheimer disease.

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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