Dizziness, vertigo, motion sickness Show Medical history Which of the following is a feature of delirium that can help differentiate it from dementia?Delirium and dementia are separate disorders but are sometimes difficult to distinguish. In both, cognition is disordered; however, the following helps distinguish them: Delirium affects mainly attention. Dementia affects mainly memory.
How can you tell the difference between delirium and dementia?Delirium starts suddenly (over a period of one to two days) and symptoms often also vary a lot over the day. In contrast, the symptoms of dementia come on slowly, over months or even years. So if changes or symptoms start suddenly, this suggests that the person has delirium. Dementia with Lewy bodies is an exception.
Which of the four symptoms below differentiates delirium from dementia?Memory: One of the major differences between delirium and dementia is that, while delirium affects attention and concentration, dementia is primarily associated with memory loss.
What are 3 characteristics of delirium?The CAM diagnostic algorithm evaluates four key features of delirium: 1) Acute Change in Mental Status with Fluctuating Course, 2) Inattention, 3) Disorganized Thinking, and 4) Altered Level of Consciousness.
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