A Nurse Assesses a Newly Admitted Patient with Possible Delirium

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a newly admitted patient with possible delirium.Which aspect of the history provides by family members contributes to confirmation of the diagnosis?

• A) "He became confused all of a sudden."
• B) "He is always conscious and alert."
• C) "He doesn't seem to understand jokes anymore."
• D) "He is so distrustful of everyone now."

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