Question

Jed was hospitalized for a hip surgery. he is eight years old, and is now exhibiting confusion about the time of day or day of week. he is unable to focus on anything. these symptoms started while he was in the hospital. what is a likely diagnosis?​

a. ​alzheimer's

b. ​parkinson's

c. ​delirium

d. ​dementia

Answer 1

C. Delirium

He is getting surgery for his hip and was medicated. The medicine made him delirious, that why it only why he was in the hospital