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Match the terms with the following descriptions of delirium: (a) memory, (b) cause, (c) counseling, (d) confused, (e) elderly, and (f) trauma. Managed care and patient ____________ have been successful in preventing delirium in older adults.

Identify the cognitive disorders described. Julian is a recovering alcoholic. When asked about his wild adventures as a young man, his stories usually end quickly because he can't remember the whole tale. He even has to write down things he has to do in a notebook; otherwise, he's likely to forget._________

Match the terms with the following descriptions of delirium: (a) memory, (b) cause, (c) counseling, (d) confused, (e) elderly, and (f) trauma. Treatment of delirium depends on the ____________ of the episode and can include medications, psychosocial intervention, or both.

Identify the following symptoms of dementia from the descriptions: (a) facial agnosia, (b) agnosia, and (c) aphasia. She can no longer form complete, coherent sentences.

Identify the cognitive disorders described. A decline in cognitive functioning that is gradual and continuous and has been associated with neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques.___________

Match the terms with the following descriptions of delirium: (a) memory, (b) cause, (c) counseling, (d) confused, (e) elderly, and (f) trauma. Delirium severely affects people’s ____________, making tasks such as recalling one’s own name difficult.

Match the terms with the following descriptions of delirium: (a) memory, (b) cause, (c) counseling, (d) confused, (e) elderly, and (f) trauma. The ____________ population is at the greatest risk of experiencing delirium resulting from improper use of medications.

Match the terms with the following descriptions of delirium: (a) memory, (b) cause, (c) counseling, (d) confused, (e) elderly, and (f) trauma. Various types of brain ____________, such as head injury or infection, have been linked to delirium.

Match the terms with the following descriptions of delirium: (a) memory, (b) cause, (c) counseling, (d) confused, (e) elderly, and (f) trauma. People who suffer from delirium appear to be ____________ or out of touch with their surroundings.