One Major Difference That Is Useful in the Differential Diagnosis

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Multiple Choice

One major difference that is useful in the differential diagnosis of dementia versus delirium is that:

• A) Dementia develops slowly and delirium develops quickly
• B) The initial symptoms of dementia are more severe than the symptoms of delirium
• C) Dementia symptoms are not associated with underlying medical conditions and delirium symptoms usually result from underlying medical conditions
• D) Symptoms of delirium involve memory and attention and symptoms of dementia involve only memory

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