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luminitza

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A new nurse asks what the difference between dementia and delirium is. The best response is:
 
  A) The cause of delirium is unknown.
  B) Delirium is often confused with depression in clients over the age of 60.
  C) Delirium develops over several weeks.
  D) Delirium is a common occurrence in hospitalized clients over the age of 60.

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The nurse who treats clients with schizophrenia teaches students that more than 50 of people with schizophrenia have problems with alcohol or drugs at some point during their illness.
 
  The majority of premature deaths among people with schizophrenia is due to: A) Drug overdose.
  B) Homicide.
  C) Suicide.
  D) Accidents.


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Jevvish

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


luminitza

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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