15th February 2025

A 74-year-old woman is admitted to an inpatient ward for treatment of a urinary tract infection.

A 74-year-old woman is admitted to an inpatient ward for treatment of a urinary tract infection. She was found by a relative collapsed in her home. Her husband died earlier this year and this relative reports frequently finding her unkempt and malodorous on visits.

Her past medical history includes bilateral knee osteoarthritis, CKD stage II, diverticulitis and hysterectomy for previous uterine cancer.

Observations are as follows: HR 112, BP 114/71, RR 18, sats 96%, temperature 36.4℃.

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor for delirium?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.