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    ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delirium. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Catatonia. Catatonia involves significant motor disturbances such as rigidity, mutism, or excessive movement, commonly seen in schizophrenia or severe mood disorders. Delirium is characterized by acute confusion, fluctuating attention, and perceptual disturbances rather than motor abnormalities. B. Echopraxia. Echopraxia is the involuntary repetition of another person’s movements, often linked to schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders. Delirium primarily presents with disorientation, altered consciousness, and hallucinations rather than repetitive motor behaviors. C. Agraphia. Agraphia is the loss of the ability to write due to neurological conditions like stroke or dementia. Delirium is an acute and reversible cognitive disturbance that affects attention and perception but does not typically result in isolated language deficits. D. Illusions. Illusions involve the misinterpretation of real stimuli, such as mistaking a cord for a snake, and are common in delirium. This occurs due to the client's fluctuating mental status, impaired sensory perception, and difficulty distinguishing reality from distorted perceptions.

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