MrLaberge,a 70-Year-Old Man,was Hospitalized Earlier in the Week

question 1

Multiple Choice

Mr.Laberge,a 70-year-old man,was hospitalized earlier in the week.Prior to this illness,Mr.Laberge exhibited clear thought processing and was able to maintain an independent lifestyle.On assessment today,the nurse observes that he is quite confused.How would the nurse document this mental state?

• A)Acute confusion
• B)Sundowner's syndrome
• C)Delirium
• D)Dementia

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Chi-Square Distribution

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Degrees Of Freedom

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