Posted: August 16th, 2017
The percentage of patients over the age of 70 admitted to the hospital with delirium is about
a) 25%.
About 25% of patients over the age of 70 admitted to the hospital have delirium. The cause is often reversible and treatable (as in drug toxicity, vitamin B12 deficiency or thyroid disease) or chronic and irreversible. Depression may produce impairment of attention and memory.
b) 10%.
About 25% of patients over the age of 70 admitted to the hospital have delirium.
c) 40%.
About 25% of patients over the age of 70 admitted to the hospital have delirium.
d) 50%.
About 25% of patients over the age of 70 admitted to the hospital have delirium.
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