The patient who resides in a long term care facility is admitted to the hospital for an acute decrease in level of consciousness, confusion, and dehydration due to anorexia. The patient’s arterial blood gas, temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, breath sounds, and bowel sounds are all within normal limits. The nurse anticipates which diagnosis?
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