In Trying to Make a Differential Diagnosis Between Delirium and Dementia

question 111

Multiple Choice

In trying to make a differential diagnosis between delirium and dementia each of the following would be accurate EXCEPT

• A) Delirium has a rapid onset and typically fluctuates. Dementia develops slowly and steadily.
• B) Delirium often involves hallucinations and dementia rarely.
• C) With delirium one has consistently poor insight, but with dementia there are often insightful periods.
• D) Sleep is more disturbed with delirium than dementia.

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