Late one night, you are called for a patient with an acute onset of altered mental status. You find that the elderly patient is confused and combative. His medical history includes hypertension, diabetes and kidney failure. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of his altered mental status?
A) Alzheimer's
B) Dementia
C) Delirium
D) Neuropathy
Answer: C
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