An 80-year-old hospitalized individual is recovering from surgery but now has gotten an infection.Over the course of a few days,the person shows increasing confusion and consistently misinterprets what others are trying to communicate to her.The MOST probable diagnosis for this condition is:
A) neurocognitive disorder.
B) delirium.
C) schizophrenia.
D) substance abuse.

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Delirium is a common condition in hospitalized elderly patients, especially after surgery or with infections. It is characterized by acute confusion, disorientation, and misinterpretation of communication.

An 80-Year-Old Hospitalized Individual Is Recovering from Surgery but Now