A nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of delirium. Which of the following is an expected assessment finding for this patient?

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A hallmark of delirium is fluctuation in symptoms. Patients with delirium typically have decreased attention spans and an altered sleep-wake cycle. Classic symptoms of delirium do not involve changes in appetite; however, patients often have a decreased appetite.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Diagnosis