A Patient Experiencing Fluctuating Levels of Awareness, Confusion, and Disturbed

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient experiencing fluctuating levels of awareness, confusion, and disturbed orientation shouts, "Bugs are crawling on my legs! Get them off!" Which problem is the patient experiencing?

• A) Aphasia
• B) Dystonia
• C) Tactile hallucinations
• D) Mnemonic disturbance

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Definitions:

Synapses

The junctions at which neurons communicate with other neurons, muscles, or glands through electrical or chemical signals.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Primary Function

The primary function refers to the main or most important role or purpose that an entity or system is designed or naturally evolved to perform.

Brain

The organ in the head of an animal or human that controls functions, movements, sensations, and thoughts.