03-17-2005, 09:14 AM
A 65-year-old man is brought to the emergency department because of a 1-week history of confusion, disorientation, talking to himself, delusional ideas about his landlord, and incontinence. Mental status examination on arrival is difficult because he does not stay awake. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A ) Bipolar I disorder
B ) Delirium
C ) Dementia
D ) Malingering
E ) Schizophrenia
A ) Bipolar I disorder
B ) Delirium
C ) Dementia
D ) Malingering
E ) Schizophrenia