Loss of immediate and recent memory with retention of remote memory suggests
A)attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
B)impaired judgment.
C)stupor.
D)dementia.
E)delirium.

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Dementia is the loss of immediate and recent memory while retaining remote memories. ADHD is associated with recent and remote memory impairment, impaired judgments are thought process dysfunctions, and stupor is impaired consciousness. Delirium manifests with confusion with disordered perceptions as well as motor and sensory excitement, with inappropriate reactions to stimuli.

Loss of Immediate and Recent Memory with Retention of Remote