List the possible causes of delirium

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Question - An 81-year-old woman is admitted from the ER with a diagnosis of delirium manifested by acute confusion, rambling speech, and new onset of incontinence. Her husband reports this all started 24 hours ago after several episodes of diarrhea. She had recently been in the hospital for complications from diabetes.

List the possible causes of delirium that should be evaluated and why these causes should be evaluated.

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