______ is usually observed to occur suddenly and quickly resolve, whereas ______ is usually observed to occur gradually and does not resolve.
A) Dementia; delirium
B) Delirium; dementia
C) Dementia; Alzheimer's disease
D) Alzheimer's disease; delirium

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Delirium is a state of confusion that comes on suddenly and resolves relatively quickly, whereas dementia is a progressive decline in cognitive function that occurs gradually over time and does not typically resolve. Option A is incorrect because dementia does not typically resolve. Option C is incorrect because Alzheimer's disease is a specific type of dementia, not a separate condition. Option D is incorrect because Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia and not delirium.

______ Is Usually Observed to Occur Suddenly and Quickly Resolve