An elderly patient suspected of having delirium will likely display which of the following clinical manifestations? Select all that apply
A) Sudden onset of agitation
B) Disorganized thinking pattern
C) Altered level of consciousness
D) Ravenous appetite for sweets
E) Sleeping for long periods
Ans:
A, B, C
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Delirium has a rapid onset. Key symptoms include agitation, disorientation, and fearfulness along with disorganized thinking and altered level of consciousness.
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