The Nurse Is Explaining the Difference Between Delirium and Dementia

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining the difference between delirium and dementia to a family member of a client with confusion. Which statement is appropriate for the nurse to include?

• A)"The cause of delirium is always unknown."
• B)"Dementia develops suddenly."
• C)"Delirium is a serious but common occurrence in older adult clients who are hospitalized."
• D)"Delirium is often confused with depression in older adult clients."

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Definitions:

Pro Forma Statements

Financial statements that project the future financial position of a company, based on current data and assumptions about future activity.

Payout Ratio

The proportion of earnings paid out as dividends to shareholders, often expressed as a percentage of the company's total net income.

Short-term Debt

Financial obligations that are due to be paid within one year, often used as part of a company's operational financing strategy.

Capital Intensity Ratio

A measure of how much capital is required to produce one unit of output, indicating the extent of capital employed in production.