The nurse attended a seminar about neurocognitive disorders (NCD). Which information from the nurse indicates a correct understanding of the differences between NCD and pseudodementia (depression)?

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The correct understanding of the differences between NCD and pseudodementia (depression) is that NCD symptoms include disorientation to time and place, whereas pseudodementia does not. NCD has a gradual onset, whereas pseudodementia has a rapid onset. Symptoms of NCD worsen as the day progresses, but symptoms of pseudodementia improve. Both NCD and pseudodementia can cause decreased appetite, so this is not a differentiating factor.

The Nurse Attended a Seminar About Neurocognitive Disorders (NCD)