When Determining Whether an Elderly Patient's Confusion Is Related to Delirium

question 9

Multiple Choice

When determining whether an elderly patient's confusion is related to delirium or another problem, what information would be of particular value?

• A) Evidence of spasticity or flaccidity
• B) The patient's level of motor activity
• C) Medications the patient has recently taken
• D) The patient's level of preoccupation with somatic symptoms

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Definitions:

Openness To Experience

A personality trait characterized by a willingness to try new things, engage in imaginative activities, and embrace novel ideas.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or behaviors that define an individual's patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by long-term tendency to be in a negative or anxious emotional state; it is not a disorder but one of the five major traits used to describe human personality.

Emotional Stability

A personality trait characterized by the ability to remain calm and composed, managing stress and negative emotions effectively.