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Confusion, keeps repeating qs but was ok five days ago. what does this to 92 yo with history of stroke>?

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POSSIBLY ANOTHER: Stroke or occult infection changing her baseline mental status. Should be seen by doctor.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/16/2012

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