Which of the following is most likely to be a cause of dementia in an older adult rather than a cause of delirium in an older adult?
A) Genetic predisposition
B) Hyperlipidemia
C) Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
D) Hypertension
A
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Genetic predisposition is most likely to be a cause of dementia in an older adult. Hyperlipidemia and hypertension are more likely to cause delirium. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is likely to be a cause of dementia but it is extremely rare.
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