In Order to Diagnose the Presence of Delirium, Evidence of ____

question 129

Multiple Choice

In order to diagnose the presence of delirium, evidence of ____ is needed.

• A) brain damage on neuroimaging studies
• B) a change from baseline cognitive functioning
• C) the disturbance is a direct physiological consequence of another medical condition.
• D) brain damage on neuroimaging studies and of a change from baseline cognitive functioning

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Definitions:

Negative Afterimages

A visual phenomenon where an image continues to appear in one's vision after the exposure to the original image has ceased.

Opponent-Process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that accounts for a wide range of behaviors, including color vision. This theory suggests that emotions are paired in a way that when one is activated, the other is suppressed.

Green Heart

Often symbolizes environmental consciousness, love for nature, or support for sustainability efforts.

Telepathy

The supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses.