The nurse recognizes which of the following displays may indicate hyperactive delirium?
a. Lethargy
b. Withdrawn behavior
c. Nonpurposeful repetitive movements
d. Decreased psychoactive activity
C
Patients with hyperactive delirium often wander and have nonpurposeful repetitive movements. Lethargy and withdrawn behavior are both indicative of hypoactive delirium. Patients with hyperactive delirium have increased psychoactive activity, not decreased.
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