DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
ADULTHOOD PHYSICAL COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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Question
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Which of the following symtoms is characteristics of delirium
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onset over weeks
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irreversible
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chronic and progressive
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may result from acute illness.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Delirium is a worsening or change in a person’s mental state that happens suddenly, over one to two days. The person may become confused, or be more confused than usual. Or they may become sleepy and drowsy.
Detailed explanation-2: -The CAM diagnostic algorithm evaluates four key features of delirium: 1) Acute Change in Mental Status with Fluctuating Course, 2) Inattention, 3) Disorganized Thinking, and 4) Altered Level of Consciousness.
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