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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Hospitalized

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The nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized with pneumonia and is disoriented and confused 2 days after admission. Which of the following information obtained by the nurse about the client indicates that the client is experiencing delirium rather thandementia?


Definitions:

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on the surface of a cell or neuron where neurotransmitters, hormones, or drugs can bind and elicit a biological response.

Chlorpromazine

An antipsychotic medication used to treat various mental health conditions by altering the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Risperidone And Olanzapine

Antipsychotic medications commonly used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, among other mental health conditions.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to treat psychiatric conditions by managing symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disorders in thought.

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