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frankwu

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which condition is of the shortest duration by definition?
 
  a. acute confusion c. Alzheimer's disease
  b. dementia d. depression

Question 2

Which is true regarding the stage of depression in a dying patient?
 
  a. This depression is similar to dysfunctional depression.
  b. The patient needs an antidepressant.
  c. It helps the patient detach from life and is therapeutic.
  d. It may interfere with the dying process.


Jmfn03

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

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Acute confusion is a state of diminished awareness and attention that typically lasts hours to weeks. Dementia is chronic confusion of a longer duration, such as months to years. Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that causes numerous deficits, including diminished intellectual abilities, confusion, and impaired judgment. Depression is an altered state of mood that lasts at least six weeks.

Answer to Question 2

C
The depression in a dying patient is different from dysfunctional depression in that it helps the patient detach from life to be able to accept death.


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