When a young man with malaria spikes a temperature of 105° F and begins to hallucinate, the nurse assesses this as:
a. delirium.
b. a psychotic break.
c. a possible stroke.
d. an anxiety disorder.
A
An organic mental disorder is delirium that is frequently brought on by a severe physical illness.
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