Asked by Ginger Oxendine on Apr 25, 2024

A patient experiencing fluctuating levels of awareness, confusion, and disturbed orientation shouts, "Bugs are crawling on my legs! Get them off!" Which problem is the patient experiencing?

A) Aphasia
B) Dystonia
C) Tactile hallucinations
D) Mnemonic disturbance

Tactile Hallucinations

Hallucinations involving the sensation of touch or physical contact, which is not based on external stimuli.

Disturbed Orientation

A condition where an individual has difficulty recognizing the time, place, or identity of people, often seen in cognitive disorders.

Awareness

The knowledge or perception of a situation or fact, often resulting in readiness to deal with potential issues.

  • Identify symptoms and differentiate between delirium and dementia.
  • Define and differentiate key terms and concepts related to cognitive disorders, including hallucinations, confabulation, and apraxia.