MEDICINE
NEUROLOGY
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Symptoms of delirium include (tick all that apply)
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acute behaviour change
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fluctuating symptoms
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easily distracted
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unable to speak clearly or follow a conversation
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -confusion or disorientation. memory loss. slurred speech or difficulty speaking coherently. difficulty concentrating. hallucinations. changes in sleep patterns. changes in mood or personality. 16-Oct-2019
Detailed explanation-2: -Participants were assessed using the Confusion Assessment Method, short version (s-CAM), which details the following delirium features: (1) acute onset, (2) inattention, (3) disorganised thinking, (4) altered level of consciousness [23].
Detailed explanation-3: -The short version includes a diagnostic algorithm, based on four cardinal features of delirium: (1) acute onset and fluctuating course; (2) inattention; (3) disorganized thinking; and (4) altered level of consciousness.
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