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In addition to developing over a period of hours or days, the nurse should assess delirium as distinguishable by which of the following characteristics?

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Rationale: Fluctuating disturbances in cognition and consciousness are hallmark features of delirium, distinguishing it from other conditions like dementia or agnosia.

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