Which of the Following Is the Primary Reason That Medical

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary reason that medical conditions causing delirium be treated immediately?

• A)The longer delirium continues, the more likely the person is to suffer permanent brain damage.
• B)The longer delirium continues, the more likely the person is to become verbally abusive.
• C)The longer delirium continues, the more likely the delirium can result in a mild form of neurocognitive disorder.
• D)The longer delirium continues, the more likely the person is to develop severe depression.

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Definitions:

Magnification

The cognitive distortion of exaggerating or minimizing the importance or size of events.

Phantom Limb Pain

A phenomenon where individuals experience sensations, often pain, in a limb that has been amputated.

Missing Limb

The absence of an arm or leg, often due to amputation or congenital conditions.

Gradual Onset

The slow development or appearance of symptoms or conditions over time.