A Nurse Manager Is Educating a Group of Staff Nurses

question 7

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager is educating a group of staff nurses on recognizing the differences between confusion and delirium. Which statements should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.

• A)"Delirium is seen only in older adults."
• B)"Delirium is a reversible condition while dementia is not."
• C)"Older adults are at higher risk for developing delirium."
• D)"Younger adult females are at higher risk for developing delirium."
• E)"Adolescents are more prone to developing delirium than young children."

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Definitions:

Hemiplegia

Paralysis of one side of the body, typically resulting from damage to the brain or spinal cord.

Hemi-

Refers to a prefix meaning half or partial, often used in medical and scientific terminology to describe something that affects one side or part.

Hypertrophy

An increase in the size of an organ or tissue through the enlargement of its cells.

-trophy

A suffix indicating growth, development, or nourishment of tissues or organs.