Which Information Will the Nurse Manager Include When Discussing the Major

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which information will the nurse manager include when discussing the major differentiation between delirium and dementia with novice nurses? (Select all that apply.)

• A) The delirious client learns to make up answers to hide his or her confusion.
• B) Delirium requires increased monitoring at night.
• C) The client diagnosed with dementia generally looks frightened.
• D) Dementia results in a steady decline in cognitive abilities.
• E) Delirium is characterized by fluctuations in alertness.

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