Which of the following cognitive disorders is characterized by disorientation, recent memory loss, and a clouding of consciousness?

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The symptoms described (disorientation, recent memory loss, and clouding of consciousness) are characteristic of delirium, which is a cognitive disorder characterized by a disturbance in attention and awareness, as well as a change in cognition (such as memory loss) that cannot be accounted for by a preexisting or evolving dementia. Amnesia refers specifically to memory loss, senility is an outdated term for cognitive decline associated with aging, and dementia refers to a progressive decline in cognitive function that affects multiple domains of cognition.

Which of the Following Cognitive Disorders Is Characterized by Disorientation