Which change in mental status is consistently seen in delirious individuals that differentiates it from dementia?

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Clouding of consciousness is consistently seen in delirious individuals, while it may or may not be present in dementia. Disorientation to self, impaired short-term memory, and apraxia may also be present in delirium, but they are not consistently seen and can also be present in other conditions such as dementia.

Which Change in Mental Status Is Consistently Seen in Delirious