Which of the following statements is true about cognitive impairments in older adults?
A) Loss or interruption of sleep can lead to delirium.
B) Confusion is a normal and unavoidable consequence of aging.
C) Older patients who are agitated often have a lower cognitive status than those who are quietly sitting.
D) The Mini-Mental State Examination-2nd edition (MMSE-2) should be administered on admission to detect delirium.

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The MMSE-2 or a similar instrument should be administered to a patient at admission to ascertain the patient's baseline cognitive status.The loss or interruption of sleep,in of itself,does not often lead to delirium.It can potentiate delirium in the presence of other factors.Confusion or delirium is not a normal consequence of aging but an indicator of a potentially underlying problem.The hypoactive subtype of delirium can be associated with a worse prognosis than with the hyperactive subtype; it is easily overlooked.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Cognitive Impairments