The most potentially life-threatening problem for a patient experiencing excitable delirium is/are:
a. Tachycardia
b. Hypotension
c. Hyperthermia
d. Tachypnea
c
Rationale: a. While tachycardia may be a problem, it is not the most severe threat to the patient.
b. Hypotension is not a classic symptom of ExDT.
c. Correct.
d. Tachypnea is experienced, but generally not a life-threatening problem.
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