Which statement best differentiates delirium from dementia?
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Correct answer: Delirium is usually reversible, while dementia is typically irreversible.
Delirium is an acute, reversible disturbance in attention and cognition, often caused by medical conditions or medications, whereas dementia involves chronic, progressive cognitive decline that is irreversible.
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