A television report described a case of a person who exhibited a disturbance in consciousness, memory deficits, and disorientation to time and place. If these symptoms developed within 24 hours, you believe the diagnosis is
a. apraxia.
b. dementia.
c. delirium.
d. amnestic disorder.
Question 2
Ms. Castle is in the early stages of dementia. Which of the following is most characteristic of the symptoms she is likely to exhibit?
a. She shows writhing movements.
b. She cannot be understood when she speaks.
c. She can't remember the new neighbor she met yesterday.
d. She can't remember the name of the town she grew up in.
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