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Delirium is defined as ?

A
Acute onset of disturbed consciousness
B
Chronic onset of disturbed consciousness
C
Progressive generalized impairment of intellectual functions and memory without impairment of consciousness
D
Disorientation without clouding of consciousness
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. A. Acute onset of disturbed consciousnessDelirium is defined by the acute onset of fluctuating cognitive impairment and a disturbance of consciousness.It is also referred to as acute confusional state or acute organic brain syndrome.

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