Multiple choice

____ is state of clouded consciousness in which attention cannot be sustained, the environment is wrongly perceived and there is disturbance of thinking.

  1. Dementia

  2. Delirium

  3. Depression

  4. Maniac
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Delirium is an acute confusional state characterized by impaired attention, disorganized thinking, and perceptual disturbances. Unlike dementia which develops gradually, delirium has an acute onset and fluctuating course with clouded consciousness.

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