Which Symptom Would Suggest That the Patient Is Experiencing Delirium

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which symptom would suggest that the patient is experiencing delirium instead of dementia?

• A) Altered level of consciousness
• B) Disorientation to place and time
• C) Wandering of attention
• D) Stable autonomic functioning

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