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. The MOST probable diagnosis for this condition is:
A) neurocognitive disorder.
B) delirium.
C) schizophrenia.
D) substance abuse.

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Delirium is characterized by an acute onset of confusion, altered level of consciousness, and a fluctuating course. It is common in hospitalized individuals, especially older adults and those recovering from surgery, often triggered by infections or medications.

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