Physical examination should be thorough as precipitants for delirium might be relatively minor if a patient has numerous risk factors. Important considerations include:
- Pupillary response
- Respiratory examination
- Cardiovascular examination
- Abdominal examination
- Suprapubic tenderness or palpable bladder
- Hip tenderness (in case of neck of femur fracture which can be overlooked in frail elderly people)
- Neurological findings
