The first cause you would think of if there is a change in mental status in an older adult, particularly confusion, is:

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Kaiya Cook

12 January, 17:55

The first cause you would think of if there is a change in mental status in an older adult, particularly confusion, is:

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Frederick Murray · Answer 1

A primary cause of change in mental status, particularly confusion, in older adults is drug toxicity.

Drug toxicity occurs when a person has accumulated too much of a drug in their bloodstream which results into adverse effects on the body.