TABLE 2.
Presenting Signs and Symptoms
| Signs and Symptoms | n (%) | With Delirium | Without Delirium | χ 2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory symptoms | 110 (81) | 49 | 61 | 5.75 | 0.016* |
| Cough | 93 (68) | 39 | 54 | 6.66 | 0.010* |
| Shortness of breath | 81 (60) | 35 | 46 | 3.05 | 0.081 |
| Complaints of fever | 93 (68) | 46 | 47 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Fever ≥ 100.4°F in ED | 27 (20) | 18 | 9 | 2.82 | 0.093 |
| Weakness/fatigue | 72 (53) | 31 | 41 | 2.39 | 0.122 |
| Anorexia | 45 (33) | 20 | 25 | 0.53 | 0.466 |
| Diarrhea | 39 (29) | 14 | 25 | 3.60 | 0.058 |
| Myalgia | 21 (15) | 6 | 15 | 3.60 | 0.058 |
| Dizziness | 20 (15) | 8 | 12 | 0.53 | 0.468 |
| Balance difficulties/falls | 19 (14) | 12 | 7 | 0.98 | 0.322 |
| Headache | 17 (13) | 5 | 12 | 2.42 | 0.120 |
| Nausea/vomiting | 12 (9) | 3 | 9 | 2.29 | 0.131 |
| Hypogeusia/hyposmia | 3 (3) | 0 | 3 | 3.07 | 0.244 |
| Stroke | 3 (3) | 3 | 0 | 3.07 | 0.244 |
| Seizure | 1 (1) | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
*
Significant at P < 0.05.
ED = emergency department.