RN Exam Practice
Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1487 of 2368

Which complication is the most common surgical complication in older adults?

  1. Delirium
  2. Pneumonia
  3. Wound infection
  4. Urinary retention
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Correct answer: Delirium

Delirium occurs in 15 to 25% of clients after major elective surgery and up to 50% after hip-fracture repair or cardiac surgery.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Cognitive Impairments: Delirium. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026