An older adult patient has fluctuating levels of awareness, anxiety, and appears to be picking things out of the air. The patient says, "I saw my granddaughter standing at the foot of the bed last night." The nurse should suspect:

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The symptoms presented are consistent with the symptoms of delirium. Fluctuating levels of consciousness are not characteristic of dementia, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.

An Older Adult Patient Has Fluctuating Levels of Awareness, Anxiety