A Recently Widowed Older-Adult Patient Is Dehydrated and Is Admitted

A recently widowed older-adult patient is dehydrated and is admitted to the hospital for intravenous fluid replacement. During the evening shift, the patient becomes acutely confused. Which possible reversible causes will the nurse consider when assessing this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Electrolyte imbalance
B) Sensory deprivation
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Drug effects
E) Dementia

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