Question

question 10 2 pts an 85 - year - old man, george, is demonstrating serious memory loss, lessened intellectual ability, and impaired judgment. what diagnosis is george likely to receive from a doctor?
drug intoxication
a stroke
delirium
dementia

Explanation:

• Drug intoxication: Usually presents with symptoms like confusion, but it is more related to recent drug use rather than the chronic symptoms of memory loss, lessened intellectual ability, and impaired judgment described here.
• A stroke: Often has sudden - onset neurological deficits (such as sudden weakness, speech problems), and while it can cause cognitive issues, the description of "serious memory loss, lessened intellectual ability, and impaired judgment" in a more chronic, progressive - like manner (common in the elderly without a clear sudden - onset event) is not typical for a single stroke (unless there are multiple strokes over time, but the question does not mention that).
• Delirium: Is an acute confusional state with a rapid onset (over hours to days), often with fluctuating consciousness, and is usually caused by an underlying medical condition (like infection, metabolic disorder). The symptoms described for George are more chronic.
• Dementia: Is characterized by a decline in cognitive function (including memory loss, impairment in intellectual abilities like problem - solving, and impaired judgment) that is usually progressive and chronic, which fits George's symptoms.

Answer:

Dementia