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For each characteristic below, specify if it is consistent with Alzheimer disease or delirium. Each characteristic may support more than one disease process.

| Characteristic | Alzheimer Disease | Delirium |
|-------------------------------|-------------------|----------|
| Hallucinations | | |
| Speech changes | | |
| Irreversible prognosis | | |
| Acute onset of symptoms | | |

Note: Each column must have at least one response option selected.



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Final answer:

Alzheimer's disease and delirium have distinct characteristics aiding in their diagnosis and management.


Explanation:

Alzheimer's disease:

  • Characteristics:
  • Patient's show gradual onset, subtle personality changes, and memory loss.
  • Prognosis is irreversible.

Delirium:

  • Characteristics:
  • Acute onset of symptoms with disturbances in attention, orientation, and cognition, including hallucinations and delusions.

Both diseases showcase different characteristics that aid in their diagnosis and management.


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