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NClaborn

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While hospitalized, Jack begins to show signs of delirium. Which of the following is a possible clue that leads his physician to suspect that Jack is experiencing delirium?
 
  a. Jack reports paranoid delusions.
  b. Jack experiences fleeting perceptual disturbances.
  c. Motor functions on Jack's right side have slowed.
  d. Jack appears sedated and doesn't show much emotion.

Question 2

Your textbook states that the hallmark of dementia is
 
  a. aphasia.
  b. hallucinations.
  c. delirium.
  d. memory loss.


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asware1

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d.


NClaborn

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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