Molly Has a Cognitive Disorder

question 138

Multiple Choice

Molly has a cognitive disorder. Her mind wanders. She can't shift attention to new tasks. Her thinking is disorganized and marked by incoherent speech. She is often disoriented, has
Difficulty staying awake, and sometimes misinterprets sensory stimuli. Her disorder is most
Likely ______.

• A) dementia
• B) delirium
• C) intoxication
• D) amnestic disorder

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