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Dementia vs. delirium

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Dementia has slow onset, does NOT alter vital signs, and is irreversible. Delirium has rapid onset, can alter vital signs and level of consciousness, and is reversible.

Dementia vs delirium:

Dementia has slow onset, does NOT alter vital signs, and is irreversible.

Delirium has rapid onset, can alter vital signs and level of consciousness, and is reversible.

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