A nurse assesses a newly admitted patient with possible delirium. Which aspect of the history contributes to confirmation of the diagnosis?
A) Acute onset of cognitive symptoms
B) Unchanging level of consciousness
C) Loss of ability to think abstractly
D) Paranoid delusions
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