Question

Accurately distinguish the basic assessment similarities and differences between Delirium and Dementia.

COMPARE: Describe at least three (3) signs/symptoms of delirium

and dementia which are alike. For example, in the integumentary

system, pigmented lesions were alike in that they had a color change

from the underlying skin color.

CONTRAST: Explain at least four (4) signs/symptoms of delirium

and dementia which vary between the disorders. For example, in the

integumentary system, benign lesions had a uniform color but

malignant lesions had more than one color.

Answer 1

The signs/ symptoms of delrium and dementia which are alike are as follows

Mood changes:-

anger, agitation, anxiety,depress dep,suspicion,and fear are all common.

Changes in speech :-

Slurred speech or suddenly start saying things that make no sense

Disorientation and confusion:-

They might not know wat they are or what they are doing

The signs and symptoms which varry in between dementia and delirium

*Delirium affects the attention and concentration dementia is primarily associated with memory loss

*Speech- in dementia in last stages have difficulty putting up Thier words but slurred speech is common to delirium.

*Hallucinations occasionally occur with dementia,they are very common in delirium

*Illness - delirium is often caused by illness ,surgery,or drugs. Dementia often have no signs of physical illness or conditions.