Onset of anesthesia-induced dementia is most likely after which of the following surgical procedures?
A) Liver transplant
B) Nephrectomy
C) Rotator cuff repair
D) Hip replacement

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The likelihood of delirium associated with hospitalization is much higher with hip fractures and hip and knee joint replacements, possibly because of older age, slower metabolism, and polypharmacy.

Onset of Anesthesia-Induced Dementia Is Most Likely After Which of the Following