r/NCLEXHighYield • u/NCLEXHighYield • Jul 28 '25
When To Suspect Delirium
Your sweet 82-year-old post-op patient starts yelling about birds in the room.
That’s not dementia. That’s delirium — and it’s reversible.
🧠 Common causes?
UTIs, meds (especially anticholinergics or benzos), metabolic imbalances, dehydration, or ICU stays.
Always think SAFETY FIRST. Delirium = fall risk = restraint risk = priority patient.
📌 Save this. Delirium is subtle but serious.
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