A characteristic that distinguishes delirium from minor and major neurocognitive disorder is ____.
A)acute onset of symptoms
B)gradual onset of symptoms
C)decline in functioning
D)severity of symptoms

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Delirium is characterized by an acute onset of symptoms, whereas major and minor neurocognitive disorders have a gradual onset of symptoms. Additionally, delirium is often reversible with proper treatment, whereas neurocognitive disorders are generally irreversible and involve a decline in cognitive functioning over time. The severity of symptoms can vary within each diagnosis and does not distinguish delirium from neurocognitive disorders.

A Characteristic That Distinguishes Delirium from Minor and Major Neurocognitive