Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for an older adult patient admitted to the hospital.What assessment findings place the patient at risk for developing delirium during the hospitalization? (Select all that apply. )
A) The patent takes medications to manage several chronic illnesses.
B) The patent has a history of urinary tract infections.
C) The patent is in cancer remission.
D) The patent has recently been eating poorly.
E) The patent experienced a mild heart attack 2 years ago.
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