In Assessing a Patient for the Possibility of Confusion,the Nurse

question 21

Multiple Choice

In assessing a patient for the possibility of confusion,the nurse should keep in mind that the two major types of confusion are:

• A) Acute and chronic senility
• B) Temporary and permanent confusion
• C) Delirium and dementia
• D) Senility and senile dementia

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A framework or tendency to approach problems in a certain way, often based on past experiences and can potentially limit problem-solving abilities.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Domain-Specific Memory

Memory that applies to a particular area of knowledge or expertise, allowing for better recall of information related to that field.

Problem Representation

The process of mentally framing or defining a problem in a way that will facilitate the search for solutions.