Which Statement About Delirium Is Correct

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which statement about delirium is correct?

• A) Onset is gradual.
• B) It occurs only in the older adult population.
• C) It is an emergency.
• D) The cause is usually not known.

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Definitions:

Abuse

The maltreatment or misuse of someone or something, causing harm or distress.

Inadequate Clothing

Clothing that fails to provide sufficient protection or coverage for the environment or context in which it is worn.

Unclean

Dirty or impure; not clean.

Neglect

The failure to provide for a person’s basic needs, whether intentionally or through carelessness.