A client has an abrupt onset of a cluster of global changes in attention, cognition, and level of consciousness. What would be the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?
A) Acute Confusion
B) Chronic Confusion
C) Impaired Memory
D) Disturbed Sensory Perception

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Acute Confusion is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for a client with abrupt onset of global changes in attention, cognition, and level of consciousness. Chronic Confusion would not be appropriate as there is no indication of a long-standing history. Impaired Memory and Disturbed Sensory Perception do not accurately reflect the global changes seen in this client.

A Client Has an Abrupt Onset of a Cluster of Global