A72-year-old man - okt3

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is discovered wandering in the hot sun by hospital staff several hours after being reported missing. Recommended testing involves analysis of serum electrolytes. The assay revealed the following serum values: Na+ 150 mEq/L, K+ 5.2 mEq/L.
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A) Alzheimer™s disease

B) delirium

C) lewy body dementia

D) secondary dementia

E) seizure disorder

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aa

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ddd

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i missed this one too

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EE.

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any1 else agree/disagree!

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what is the ans here okt3

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(B) The hypernatremia and hyperkalemia are indicative of dehydration, which is a common
cause of delirium.
Choices A, C, D, and E do not explain this phenomenon

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good one...................

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BBB, delirium