Delirium is MOST accurately defined as:
A) an acute alteration in mentation that indicates an underlying condition.
B) any alteration in cognitive function that may or may not be reversible.
C) a pattern of disorganized thinking that progresses over several weeks.
D) an altered mental status that is caused by structural damage to the brain.
Answer: A) an acute alteration in mentation that indicates an underlying condition.
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