A Patient Presents with Poor Concentration,headaches,tiredness,and Occasional Terrifying Visions That

question 32

Essay

A patient presents with poor concentration,headaches,tiredness,and occasional terrifying visions that have occurred both during the day and at night.Name two disorders of consciousness (from chapter 16)that you would consider for diagnosis and why.What additional information would you need to make a differential diagnosis between these disorders? Include one or more of the following that would assist in your diagnosis: tests you would perform,relevant history,or further explanation of symptoms.

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