During the Course of Delirium, the Person's Mental State Often

question 248

Multiple Choice

During the course of delirium, the person's mental state often fluctuates between periods of clarity ("lucid intervals") , which are most common in the __________, and periods of confusion and disorientation.

• A) morning
• B) afternoon
• C) early evening
• D) middle of the night

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Definitions:

Adduction

Movement towards the midline of the body, as in bringing the fingers or toes together.

Abduction

The act of forcibly taking someone away against their will, often used in the contexts of kidnapping or moving a limb away from the body's central line.

Flexion

The movement that decreases the angle between two body parts, such as bending the elbow or knee.

Tactile Fremitus

The vibration felt on the chest wall when a person speaks, useful in medical examination to assess lung health.