The nurse is assessing the critically ill patient for delirium. The nurse recognizes which characteristics that indicate hyperactive delirium? (Select all that apply.)
a. Agitation
b. Apathy
c. Biting
d. Hitting
e. Restlessness
A, C, D, E
All except for apathy are characteristics of hyperactive delirium. Apathy is seen in hypoactive cases.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word