After being released from a brief hospitalization for minor surgery,70-year-old Mrs.Bee seemed distractible and disoriented.She did not even recognize her husband when he came to pick her up from the hospital.After they returned home,they discussed their plans for the weekend and Mrs.Bee seemed fine,but as night came on,she could not sleep and began accusing Mr.Bee of throwing away her belongings while she was away.Which of the following disorders best fits Mrs.Bee's symptoms?
A)delusional (paranoid)disorder
B)early dementia,probably Alzheimer's disease
C)delirium
D)depression

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Mrs. Bee's symptoms suggest delirium, which is a state of acute confusion that develops over a short period of time due to a medical condition or medication use. Delirium often involves disorientation, sleep disturbances, and delusions, which Mrs. Bee displays with her accusing her husband of throwing her belongings away. The fact that her symptoms developed following minor surgery is also suggestive of delirium. Meanwhile, early dementia, delusional disorder, and depression do not fully capture Mrs. Bee's symptoms.

After Being Released from a Brief Hospitalization for Minor Surgery,70-Year-Old