A nurse documents the following on a client chart: "client manifests difficulties with spatial orientation, memory language, and changes in personality." What state of arousal/awareness does this describe?
A) Delirium
B) Dementia
C) Confusion
D) Locked-in syndrome

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Delirium is a state of confusion and disorientation that can be caused by a variety of factors, including medications, infections, and metabolic disturbances. The symptoms of delirium can include difficulty with spatial orientation, memory, language, and changes in personality.

A Nurse Documents the Following on a Client Chart: "Client