Last year, Bob was admitted and released from the hospital within two days. The diagnosis was a neurocognitive disorder. Since that time, he has held down a job as a carpenter. Which of the following disorders is most likely to have caused Bob's hospitalization?

Answer: Delirium

Explanation:

Delirium is a defined as a reversible mental confusion in thinking or reduced level of awareness of ones surrounding or environment. It occurs very rapidly and could be triggered by infection, drug abuse, alcohol intoxication, surgery, etc. Delirium could make normal activities such as sleeping, thinking, paying attention very difficult. It is a temporary situation and can be treated.