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delirium and confusional states  

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  • Delirium, sometimes referred to as anacute confusional state, is a disturbance of consciousness and cognition that develops and fluctuates over a short period of time. This syndrome often occurs in response to a medical condition, but it may also be the result of the administration or withdrawal of drugs. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Delirium and Confusional States]

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