The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected delirium. In addition to the sudden onset of symptoms, the nurse can expect to find alterations in which functions during the assessment? Select all that apply.

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3. Delirium results in alterations in memory and consciousness. An alteration in abstract thinking occurs with dementia, not delirium. An alteration in concrete thinking does not occur with delirium.
5. Delirium results in alterations in memory and consciousness. An alteration in abstract thinking occurs with dementia, not delirium. An alteration in concrete thinking does not occur with delirium.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Suspected Delirium