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mental activity
short-term memory and learning ability
Comparison of Dementia and Delirium
Onset
Dementia -gradual
delirium--Sudden
Comparison of dementia and delirium
presentation
dementia--alert, attentive
delirium--blunted inattentive
dementia vs delirium
course
dementia--stable, progressive deterioration, extended
delirium--unstable, fluctuations in function, brief
duration
dementia--permanent
delirium-temporary
treatment
dementia--symptomatic or supportive
delirium--temporary specific
outcome
dementia--incurable
delirium--curable
__can result from high fever, head trauma, brain tumor, drug intoxication or withdrawal disorders, or inflammatory disorders of the CNS.
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