47. When interviewing the family, which assessment questionwould be most useful to differentiate delirium from dementia in apatient admitted to the hospital after experiencing increasedconfusion at home?
a. how long have you noticed the confusion b. have you noticedincreased agitation sundown c. Can your family member manage theirown finances d. Is the confusion worse or better in the morning
48. A 65 year old male has been admitted to the ICU followingsurgical resection of the bowel. The nurse is assessing the patientfor signs of delirium. Which behavior would indicate that thepatient is becoming delirious?
a. the patient has trouble performing complex motor functions b.the patient identifies his fork as a spoon c. the patient is unableto speak d. the patient removes his surgical bandage and pulls atthe IV.
