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leo leo · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nursing assessment and documentation of data that would assist in a diagnostic distinction between Alzheimer disease and delirium are of particular importance because:

A) Delirium is a treatable and reversible condition.
B) The treatment for Alzheimer disease is more aggressive than the treatment for delirium.
C) There are more stigmas associated with a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease.
D) Different tests to establish a diagnosis are necessary.

Question 2

A nursing instructor is describing the concept of evidence-based practice in psychiatricmental health nursing. Which of the following would the instructor include as being important? Select all that apply.

A) Research findings
B) Expert opinion
C) Clinical experiences
D) Patient data
E) Established routines