A nurse is assessing a patient for delirium versus dementia.What should the nurse expect the patient with dementia to display?

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Patients with dementia often display a flat affect, meaning they show reduced emotional expressiveness, react less to emotional stimuli, and may appear emotionally dull or indifferent. This is in contrast to the fluctuating symptoms and emotional states often seen in delirium.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Patient for Delirium Versus Dementia