Mr. Clark (he/him) is 87-year-old and is POD 2 from a CABG x4 following an acute MI. During the surgery, he was placed on a cardio-pulmonary bypass pump.
He was monitored in the ICU for 24hrs. During his morning assessment the nurse notices an abrupt change in his behaviour. He is currently presenting with disorganized thinking, irritability, inability to follwo commands, and confusion .
Which of the following items in Mr Clarks HX would be considered a precipitating factor for delirium?
a) anemia post-surgery
b) history of depression
c) sedentary lifestyle
d) medication for pre-existing conditions
e) his demographic (sex & age)